Brand Name: Vacuette Product Name: 8 ml CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator Model/Catalog Number...

FDA Recall #Z-0571-2026 — Class II — August 19, 2025

Recall #Z-0571-2026 Date: August 19, 2025 Classification: Class II Status: Ongoing

Product Description

Brand Name: Vacuette Product Name: 8 ml CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator Model/Catalog Number: 455071P Product Description: Greiner VACUETTE Blood Collection Tube with Clot Activator and Gel Separator and Standard Stopper (16 x 100 mm, 8ml)

Reason for Recall

Some of the Vacuette¿ CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator tubes were manufactured without gel separator, which could yield erroneous assay results and require the patient to return to the lab for recollection or repeat testing. This may result in delayed diagnosis, cause a delay in clinical decision-making or treatment and in some rare cases, yield incorrect results from less stable parameters.

Recalling Firm

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. — Monroe, NC

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

1,980,000

Distribution

U.S.: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA and WY. O.U.S.: None

Code Information

Lot Code: Lot/Serial Numbers: Item# 455071P Lot# B250437N UDI-DI code: 29120017573061

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated