Becton Dickinson recalls BD Vacutainer Luer Lok Access Devices that may shed contaminants into urine samples, leading to false high red blood cell counts when used with certain analyzers.
May shed contaminant particles into the urine specimen that may be misidentified as Red Blood Cells when used in conjunction with the Sysmex UF-1000i or UX-2000 Analyzers and lead to false elevations in RBC counts
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Vacutainer Luer Lok Access Devices that can cause false elevations in red blood cell counts in urine tests when used with specific analyzers. This could lead to incorrect test results and potential misdiagnosis.
The device may shed small particles into urine samples that get misidentified as red blood cells by certain analyzers. This causes false elevations in red blood cell counts, which could lead to incorrect test results and potential misdiagnosis.
Users of BD Vacutainer Luer Lok Access Devices for urine or blood sample collection who use them with Sysmex UF-1000i or UX-2000 analyzers are affected. Laboratory staff and healthcare providers handling urine samples are most at risk.
Check for catalog numbers 364902 or 36490200 on the device. The product was sold with all lots within expiry dates.
Look for catalog numbers 364902 or 36490200 on the device.
The device may shed contaminant particles into urine samples that can be misidentified as red blood cells by certain analyzers, leading to false elevations in red blood cell counts.
Check the device for catalog numbers 364902 or 36490200. If you have the device, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall does not mention any risk of serious injury; the hazard is limited to potential false test results.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0665-2022 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0665-2022 from Becton Dickinson. 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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