International safety notice

A medical facility has reported that the amount of blood collected for some products of this variety and lot is less than the specified amount. The blood can be aspirated as it is sealed and depressurized in advance for the amount of blood to be collected, but as a result of our investigation, we found that the There may be deviations in the assembly process, and some products may not be depressurized as specified immediately after manufacture. As it became clear, we have decided to take steps to voluntarily recall the product.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Jun 18, 2021

Key facts

Title A medical facility has reported that the amount of blood collected for some products of this variety and lot is less than the specified amount. The blood can be aspirated as it is sealed and depressurized in advance for the amount of blood to be collected, but as a result of our investigation, we found that the There may be deviations in the assembly process, and some products may not be depressurized as specified immediately after manufacture. As it became clear, we have decided to take steps to voluntarily recall the product.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand General name: Vacuum sealed blood collection tube Brand name: Vacuette blood collection tube
Manufacturer Greiner Japan Co., Ltd.
Models A20123GW, 474321JP
Date Jun 18, 2021
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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