Approximately 188,800 VACUETTE SAFELINK Holders (REF: 450210) are being recalled because they may leak blood during use. The protective rubber sleeve on the device can bunch up and fail to retract properly, leading to potential leakage. No injuries or incidents have been reported, but consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected units immediately.
The failure of the rubber sleeve to retract can cause blood to leak from the holder, which may expose healthcare providers or patients to bloodborne pathogens. There are currently no reports of injuries associated with this defect.
Recall #: Z-0802-2025
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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response
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