BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes
Over the past year, we have seen unprecedented levels of global demand for our blood collection tubes due to surges in COVID-19 infection rates, increased hospital elective procedures, COVID-19 vaccine- and treatment development-related demand, as well as alternative vendor supply challenges. BD has taken significant action to maximize production of blood tube products at all of our global manufacturing facilities. Per our commitment, BD continues to take actions to increase production of the most critical products and ensure availability to our customers.
Blood Collection Tubes - Substitute Options
BD has created a table that lists alternative options for each BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Tube, in the event your desired product is not available. Availability by SKU changes daily and this table does not guarantee availability of a given item. Please follow established laboratory procedures prior to implementing any new blood collection tube.
Download here as a PDF or here for a searchable excel file.
Temporarily Unavailable Tubes
As part of our process to streamline the portfolio to improve production output, BD announced in November 2021 that four BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes would no longer be available (SKU #s 367844, 367835, 367981, 368587). In order to further increase capacity for our highest demand blood collection tube products, as of February 2022 we will be temporarily shifting production away from additional SKUs, outlined in the table below.
This decision will enable us to realize manufacturing efficiencies and help improve production output in the short-term. We understand the important role that our products play in ensuring accurate diagnostic test results for patients as well as safety and confidence for clinical staff. While we urgently work to improve our supply situation, BD requests customers to proactively transition from the impacted BD Vacutainer® SKUs to the suggested alternative to manage current supply dynamics. It is recommended that customers refer to their institution’s policies and procedures for product validation prior to use.
Update as of April 2022: To help minimize customer disruption, BD has resumed production of 5 previously unavailable blood tubes. We are pleased to be able to resume offering 367977 - Tube SST PLH 13X100mm 4.0ml PLBL Gold, 367886 - Tube LIHEP PLH 13X100 6.0 PLBL GN, 367925 - Tube GLU PLH 13X100 6.0 PLBL GR, 367878 - Tube NAHEP PLH 13X100 6.0 PLBL GN and 366667 - Tube LIHEP PLC 13X75 3.0 PLBL GN. We will continue to evaluate the ability to resume production on additional products and will provide another update in July 2022.
Please see below for the comparison between current and alternative products:
BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes Transitioning |
BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes Suggested Alternative* |
BD Catalog #
|
Tube Desc.
|
BD Alternate
|
Alternate Tube Desc.
|
Product Line
|
367835
|
Tube EDTA PLC 13X75 3.0 PLBL LAV
|
367856
|
Tube K2EDTA PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL LAV
|
EDTA
|
368589
|
Tube EDTA PLC 16X100 10.0 BLBL PNK
|
367899
|
Tube EDTA PLH 13X100 6.0 BLBL PNK
|
EDTA
|
366450
|
Tube EDTA GC 13X100 7.0 PLBL LAV
|
367899
|
Tube EDTA PLH 13X100 6.0 BLBL PNK
|
EDTA
|
367844
|
Tube EDTA PLC 13X75 4.0 PLBL LAV
|
367861
|
Tube K2EDTA PLH 13X75 4.0 PLBL LAV
|
EDTA
|
367862
|
Tube EDTA PLH 13X75 4.0 SLBLCE LAV
|
367861
|
Tube K2EDTA PLH 13X75 4.0 PLBL LAV
|
EDTA
|
368661
|
Tube EDTA PLC 13X100 6.0 PLBL LAV
|
367861
|
Tube K2EDTA PLH 13X75 4.0 PLBL LAV
|
EDTA
|
368587
|
Tube GLU PLC 13X75 4.0 PLBL GR
|
367922
|
Tube GLU PLH 13X75 4.0 PLBL GR
|
Glucose
|
366480
|
Tube NAHEP GC 16X100 10.0 PLBL GN
|
367874
|
Tube NAHEP PLC 16X100 10.0 PLBL GN
|
Heparin
|
367671
|
Tube NAHEP GH 13X75 2.0 PLBL CE GN
|
367871
|
Tube NAHEP PLH 13X75 4.0 PLBL GN
|
Heparin
|
367961
|
Tube PST PLH 13X100 3.5 PLBL L/GN
|
367960
|
Tube PST PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL L/GN
|
PST
|
368056
|
Tube PST PLC 13X75 3.0 PLBL GN/GR
|
367960
|
Tube PST PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL L/GN
|
PST
|
367963
|
Tube PST PLH 13X100 4.5 SLBL L/GN
|
367962
|
Tube PST PLH 13X100 4.5 PLBL L/GN
|
PST
|
368660
|
Tube PLN PLC 13X100 6.0 PLBL RD
|
367815
|
Tube PLN PLH 13X100mm 6.0ml PLBL RD
|
Serum
|
367814
|
Tube PLN PLH 13X100mm 5.0ml PLBL RD
|
367812
|
Tube PLN PLH 13X75mm 4.0ml PLBL RD
|
Serum
|
366668
|
Tube PLN PLC 13x75mm 3.0ml PLBL Red
|
367812
|
Tube PLN PLH 13X75mm 4.0ml PLBL RD
|
Serum
|
367989
|
Tube SST PLH 13X100mm 5.0ml SLBL Gold
|
367986
|
Tube SST PLH 13X100mm 5.0ml PLBL Gold
|
SST
|
367987
|
Tube SST PLC 16X100mm 7.5ml PLBL RD/GR
|
367988
|
Tube SST PLC 16X100mm 8.5ml PLBL RD/GR
|
SST
|
367985
|
Tube PLUS SST 16X125mm 10.0ml PLBL CE
|
367988
|
Tube SST PLC 16X100mm 8.5ml PLBL RD/GR
|
SST
|
*The potential alternative products are BD’s suggestions based on its own comparison of the form, features and functions of the discontinued products and the potential alternative products. Depending on a customer’s circumstances, clinical requirements and intended use of the proposed alternative product, such product may not be a clinically appropriate alternative to the discontinued product, and any such determination shall be made by the customer.
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BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Sets – Intermittent Supply Disruption & Alternative Options
BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Sets continue to experience intermittent supply chain interruptions caused by transportation delays and raw material shortages. We understand the important role that these products play in ensuring accurate diagnostic test results for patients as well as safety and confidence for clinical staff.
With the goal of increasing capacity for our highest-demand Blood Collection Sets, we are temporarily shifting production away from the less critical SKUs in the portfolio, as noted in the below table. This decision will be revisited in July 2022. In addition, while we urgently work to improve our supply situation, we recommend that facilities consider the following alternative options in the event that desired BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Sets are not available.
Suggested product cross-reference*:It is recommended to refer to each facility’s product validation guidelines prior to implementing any new specimen collection products. Products listed below do not have guaranteed availability.
Current Product |
Suggested Substitute in the event your desired product is not available* |
Material #
|
Material Description
|
Material #
|
Material Description
|
|
BD Vacutainer® Push Button Blood Collection Sets
|
367326^
|
21g 12” w/o luer
|
367344
|
21g 12” w/ luer
|
^Temporarily shifting production away from SKU 367326, please consider SKU 367344
|
367338^
|
21g 7” w/ luer
|
367344
|
21g 12” w/ luer
|
^Temporarily shifting production away from SKU 367338, please consider SKU 367344
|
367352
|
21g 12” with Pre-Attached Holder
|
367344
|
21g 12” w/ luer
|
|
367324
|
23g 12” w/o luer
|
367342
|
23g 12” w/ luer
|
|
367336^
|
23g 7” w/ luer
|
367342
|
23g 12” w/ luer
|
^Temporarily shifting production away from SKU 367336, please consider SKU 367342
|
368656
|
23g 12” with Pre-Attached Holder
|
367342
|
23g 12” w/ luer
|
|
367323^
|
25g 12” w/o luer
|
367341
|
25g 12” w/ luer
|
^Temporarily shifting production away from SKU 367323, please consider SKU 367341
|
367335^
|
25 7” w/ luer
|
367341
|
25g 12” w/ luer
|
^Temporarily shifting production away from SKU 367335, please consider SKU 367341
|
368659
|
25g 12” with Pre-Attached Holder
|
367341
|
25g 12” w/ luer
|
|
BD Vacutainer® SafetyLok™ Blood Collection Sets
|
367296
|
21g 12” w/o luer
|
367281
|
21g 12” w/ luer
|
|
367287
|
21g 7” w/ luer
|
367281
|
21g 12” w/ luer
|
|
368652
|
21g 12” with Pre-Attached Holder
|
367281
|
21g 12” w/ luer
|
|
367297
|
23g 12” w/o luer
|
367283
|
23g 12” w/ luer
|
|
367292
|
23g 7” w/ luer
|
367283
|
23g 12” w/ luer
|
|
368653
|
23g 12” with Pre-Attached Holder
|
367283
|
23g 12” w/ luer
|
|
367298
|
25g 12” w/o luer
|
367285
|
25g 12” w/ luer
|
|
367294
|
25 7” w/ luer
|
367285
|
25g 12” w/ luer
|
|
*The potential alternative products are BD’s suggestions based on its own comparison of the form, features and functions of the original products and the potential alternative products. Depending on a customer’s circumstances, clinical requirements and intended use of the proposed alternative product, such product may not be a clinically appropriate alternative to the original product, and any such determination shall be made by the customer.
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BD Vacutainer® Urine Collection Products – Supply Update
To increase capacity for our most high-demand urine collection and transport products, we are temporarily shifting production away from the less critical SKUs in the portfolio, outlined in the table below. This decision enables us to realize manufacturing efficiencies and help improve production output.
Material # |
Material Description |
364954 |
KIT URIN CUP 13X75 4.0 C&S GR |
364946 |
KIT URIN CUP 16X100 8.0 CONI UAP RD/YEL |
364981 |
KIT URIN CUP PLC 16X100 10.0 UA YEL |
364989 |
KIT URIN CUP 16X100 8.0 CONI UA YEL |
364990 |
KIT URIN TRANSTR 16X100 10.0 UA YEL |
364991 |
KIT URIN TRANSTR 16X100 8.0 CONI UA YEL |
To help customers adapt to these changes, we’ve created an alternative product reference table. (Please see below.) We recommend shifting usage to the suggested alternatives to improve the ability to source product.
Alternative Product Reference Table*: It is recommended to refer to each facility’s product validation guidelines prior to implementing any new specimen collection products. Products listed below do not have guaranteed availability.
Material # |
Material Description |
Option 1: Individual Components |
Option 1: Material Description |
Option 2: Alternate Kits |
Option 2: Material Description |
364954
|
KIT URIN CUP 13X75 4.0 C&S GR
|
364975 & 364951
|
CUP URIN COLLECTION BULK & TUBE URIN PLC 13X75 4.0 C&S GR
|
364956 & 364957
|
KIT URIN COMP 13X75 C&S 16X100 CONI UA & KIT URIN COMP 13X75 C&S 16X100 CONI UAP
|
364946
|
KIT URIN CUP 16X100 8.0 CONI UAP RD/YEL
|
364975 & 364992
|
CUP URIN COLLECTION BULK & TUBE URIN PLC 16X100 8.0 UAP CONI
|
364956 & 364957
|
KIT URIN COMP 13X75 C&S 16X100 CONI UA & KIT URIN COMP 13X75 C&S 16X100 CONI UAP
|
364981
|
KIT URIN CUP PLC 16X100 10.0 UA YEL
|
364975 & 364979
|
CUP URIN COLLECTION BULK & TUBE URIN PLC 16X100 10.0 UA YEL
|
364956 & 364957
|
KIT URIN COMP 13X75 C&S 16X100 CONI UA & KIT URIN COMP 13X75 C&S 16X100 CONI UAP
|
364989
|
KIT URIN CUP 16X100 8.0 CONI UA YEL
|
364975 & 364980
|
CUP URIN COLLECTION BULK & TUBE URIN PLC 16X100 8.0 CONI UA YEL
|
364956 & 364957
|
KIT URIN COMP 13X75 C&S 16X100 CONI UA & KIT URIN COMP 13X75 C&S 16X100 CONI UAP
|
364990
|
KIT URIN TRANSTR 16X100 10.0 UA YEL
|
364979 & 364966
|
TUBE URIN PLC 16X100 10.0 UA YEL & DEVICE URIN TRANSFER STRAW
|
364943
|
KIT URIN TRANSTR 16X100 8.0 UAP RD/YEL
|
364991
|
KIT URIN TRANSTR 16X100 8.0 CONI UA YEL
|
364980 & 364966
|
TUBE URIN PLC 16X100 8.0 CONI UA YEL & DEVICE URIN TRANSFER STRAW
|
364943
|
KIT URIN TRANSTR 16X100 8.0 UAP RD/YEL
|
*The potential alternative products are BD’s suggestions based on its own comparison of the form, features and functions of the original products and the potential alternative products. Depending on a customer’s circumstances, clinical requirements and intended use of the proposed alternative product, such product may not be a clinically appropriate alternative to the original product, and any such determination shall be made by the customer.
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