BD SurePathTM Preservative Collection Vials, catalog numbers 490505, 490527, 491095, 491096, and 491097. SurePath Preservative Fluid is designed for use with the PrepStain System. SurePath Preservative Fluid is an alcohol-based, preservation solution that serves as a transport, preservative and antibacterial medium for gynecologic specimens.
Hazard
BD has confirmed that a portion of BD SurePath" collection vials associated with specific production lots may contain caps that are cracked which can lead to leaking of the preservative fluid.
What You Should Do
Remedy
BD Life Sciences sent the initial recall notification on February 12, 2016. The distributors were provided with a written communication via email and customers were provided with a written communication via UPS. For further questions, please call (410) 316-4000.
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Products
BD SurePathTM Preservative Collection Vials, catalog numbers 490505, 490527, 491095, 491096, and 491097.
SurePath Preservative Fluid is designed for use with the PrepStain System. SurePath Preservat
- Brand
- Becton Dickinson & Co. 7 Loveton Cir BD Diagnostic Systems
- UPC
- SurePath Collection Vial Replacement Cap, cat no. 490505 SurePath GYN Preservative Vial Kit, cat no. 490527 SurePath GYN Preservative Vial Kit with Cervex-Brush, cat no. 491095 SurePath GYN Preservative Vial Kit with Cervex-Brush Combi, cat no. 491096 SurePath GYN Preservative Vial Kit with Brush/Spatula, cat no. 491097
Units Affected
16,682.396