Greiner Bio-One recalls 8ml blood collection tubes with clotting problems that may require retesting, risking treatment delays. Affected tubes have red cap with yellow ring and non-ridged design.
The firm received reports that some blood collection tubes have experienced issues with clotting and poor separation due to missing additive. The failure of the device would likely require sample recollection which could result in a delay of treatment.
Greiner Bio-One is recalling 8ml blood collection tubes that may clot improperly, requiring retesting and potentially delaying medical treatment. This affects patients needing blood tests where timely results are critical.
The tubes sometimes lack the necessary clotting additive, causing blood to not separate properly. This means samples may need to be re-collected, which could delay critical medical treatments.
Patients using blood collection tubes for medical testing are most affected. Healthcare providers and lab staff handling these tubes may also be impacted.
Check for tubes with a red cap and yellow ring, non-ridged design, and the model number 455071P. The lot number B24013MV is also associated with this recall.
Inspect the tube for proper clotting additive; if missing, it may need retesting.
The tubes may have missing clotting additive, causing poor separation and requiring retesting, which could delay medical treatment.
Look for tubes with a red cap and yellow ring, non-ridged design, and model number 455071P.
No immediate stop is required; check if the tube has proper clotting additive before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Greiner Bio-One to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2375-2024 — Greiner Bio-One Greiner Bio-One Hello, I own a Greiner Bio-One that is covered by recall Z-2375-2024 from Greiner Bio-One. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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