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FDA Device recall Z-1684-2017

Cyto-Chex BCT - blood specimen collection device - Immunophenotyping Preservative

On 2017-04-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Cyto-Chex BCT - blood specimen collection device - Immunophenotyping Preservative by Streck, citing complaints of the 2.0ml tube stopper coming loose during phlebotomy when small diameter tube adapters were not utilized. Such adapters aid with centering small diameter tubes to p….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1684-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2017-02-23
Published2017-04-05
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyStreck
DistributionUS

Product

Cyto-Chex BCT - blood specimen collection device - Immunophenotyping Preservative. IVD. Sterile. 2.0ml only. Packaged 6-tube pack REF 213559 and 100-tube box REF 218980. Streck.

Reason

Complaints of the 2.0ml tube stopper coming loose during phlebotomy when small diameter tube adapters were not utilized. Such adapters aid with centering small diameter tubes to properly pierce the middle of the stoppers.

Identifiers

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UDI Number 10844509000836 and 20844509000833. Lot(s) Expiration Date 50910309 04-01-…UDI Number 10844509000836 and 20844509000833. Lot(s) Expiration Date 50910309 04-01-2017 60760309 03-16-2018 61460309 05-25-2018

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1684-2017%22

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