Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19800 |
| Brand Name: | Beckton Dickinson PrepMate™ Vial Cap |
| Model: | 490505 |
| Affected: | Lot Nosd: 5029674 5051867 5083935 5117563 5176869 5202623 5198835 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Becton Dickinson Ltd Unit 4 / 110 Mays Road Onehunga Auckland 1061 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 572 468 |
| Manufacturer: | |
| Issue: | The PrepMate™ Vial Cap is the spare lid sold separately to re-seal the BD SurePath™ collection vial post processing. Some PrepMate™ Vial Caps are cracked on the top and have the potential to cause leakage. The concern with any leakage from the vial after specimen collection is that it could cause irritation or inflammation to skin or mucous membranes since there is an increased risk of chemical or biological exposure. Cytological specimens may contain infectious agents. If there is contact due to leakage or splashing (preservative fluid contains 24% ethanol and <1% formaldehyde), it can also cause temporary (non-permanent) vision issues. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 24/2/2016 |
