Class II

Medical Device Recall: Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit 20/Cs, REF: 77451; Blood Culture Kit 20/Cs, REF: 81834B; Blood Culture Collection Kit, REF: 81834C. All containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 · July 23, 2026

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.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, IN, NC.

States Affected

NATIONWIDE

Quantity Affected

6,420

Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)

Recall number: Z-3181-2026

Status: ongoing

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Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 Medical Device Recall: Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit 20/Cs, REF: 77451; Blood Culture Kit 20/Cs, REF: 81834B; Blood Culture Collection Kit, REF: 81834C. All containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators | SafeCheck