# FDA recall Z-3181-2026

> **Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306** · Class II · device recall initiated 2026-07-23.

## Product

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

## 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.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3181-2026
- **Recalling firm:** Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2026-07-23
- **Report date:** 2026-09-23

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Arden, NC, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3181-2026

## Citation

> MORVS. FDA recall Z-3181-2026. Retrieved 2026-10-15 from https://api.morvs.ai/recall/Z-3181-2026. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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