Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 recalls Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit 20/Cs
Reason for recall
Blood culture convenience kits contain a component subject to a drug recall that due to an an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator may compromise the component's sterile barrier and if used may lead to localized skin or soft tissue infection.
Affected product
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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.
Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit 20/Cs1 code
- 77451
Blood Culture Kit 20/Cs1 code
- 81834B
Blood Culture Collection Kit1 code
- 81834C. All containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators
Lot / code information
77451/20809160195069/343602(5/31/2027), 349005(10/31/2027), 374030(11/30/2027), 375434(12/31/2027), 377632(4/2/2028), 327194(8/31/2026), 375105(3/31/2028), 336074(3/21/2027); 81834B/20809160403324/326214(7/31/2027); 81834C/20809160466602/347551(8/12/2026), 372502(8/10/2026), 374615(10/21/2026), 376461(10/23/2026), 377088(11/6/2026), 373129(9/3/2026), 374033(9/3/2026)
What the firm is doing
On 7/23/2026, correction notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Identify, segregate, and quarantine all impacted product. 2) Discontinue use of the BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators 3) Add warning labels to affected MAI kits to ensure all users are aware of the actions to discard the impacted component prior to use. A labeling template is enclosed for printing labels which can be affixed on all affected kits and cases in inventory. This label should be applied in a prominently visible location to end-users. The location chosen should not cover any other critical product information found on existing product labeling. 4) Customers (end-users): If you received product from a distributor, please contact the distributor or your sales representative with any questions you may have. 5) Distributors: If any of the affected kits identified above were further distributed, please ensure all end-users are appropriately notified and maintain records of effectiveness. 6) Complete and return Recall Response Form via email to GM-OMRA_RECALLS@owens-minor.com Report any quality problems or adverse events associated with the products listed in this notification to complaints@owens-minor.com.
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US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, IN, NC.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-3181-2026
- FDA device classification · OFMOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 870.2750The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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