Polymedco Sediplast
Sediplast tubes may resist insertion, causing cap ejection and blood exposure.
Moderate risk
Using it may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
What happened
POLYMEDCO, INC. / POLYMEDCO CANCER DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS, LLC recalled Sediplast tubes, models S-100 and S-1000, because during use of an affected tube, the operator may encounter increased resistance when inserting the pipette, and the resulting pressure buildup may cause the tube cap to detach or be forcibly ejected, potentially resulting in the release of blood and exposure of the operator or surrounding work area to a biological hazard.
The company began the recall on August 25, 2026, and the FDA added it to the Enforcement Report on October 7, 2026.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:
- A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
- Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.
Is yours affected?
Match the model number and lot code listed under your product.
SEDIPLAST
- Model
- S-100
- S-1000
SEDIPLAST; Model/Catalog Numbers: S-100 and S-1000;
- Lot
- E1150A
Details
- Company began the recall
- Event ID
- 99810
- Company
- POLYMEDCO, INC. / POLYMEDCO CANCER DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS, LLC
- Hazard
- Device defect
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
