Approximately 81,600 units of the BD BBL CultureSwab EZ Collection and Transport System are being recalled because the swabs used for specimen collection may break during use. This recall involves products labeled as sterile and intended for professional use only (Rx Only). There have been no reported incidents or injuries related to this defect at the time of the recall announcement.
The swabs may be prone to breaking while being used to collect samples from patients. If a swab breaks during a procedure, it could result in an incomplete specimen collection or leave a fragment of the swab inside the patient, potentially causing injury or requiring a medical intervention to remove it.
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