Recall of VACUUM BAG SU LARGE Specimen Container by Milestone S.R.L.
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Milestone S.R.L. is recalling 61,600 units of the VACUUM BAG SU LARGE due to a possibility of reagent leakage from the specimen container.
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What Happened
Milestone S.R.L. is recalling the VACUUM BAG SU LARGE, a non-sterile specimen container, because there is a possibility of reagent leakage from the specimen container.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the VACUUM BAG SU LARGE, Non-sterile specimen container, with Model/Catalog Number: 68409SS. The recall involves 61,600 units, with UDI-DI: 08052478981055 and Lot Number: 2024-09. Distribution occurred nationwide in the US and to the countries of Canada, Chile, Israel, UK, Belgium, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm, Milestone S.R.L., for instructions, as the recall was initiated voluntarily. Initial notifications were made through methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit.
Why This Matters
This recall involves a significant number of medical devices distributed widely, highlighting potential risks in specimen handling that could affect healthcare practices.
Source
Attribution: FDA. For more information, refer to the FDA recall notice with number Z-1944-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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