Becton Dickinson recalls 56-unit PST Gel and Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes due to false carboxyhemoglobin results when used with IL GEM 40:00 blood gas analyzer.
False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results have been reported when using venous blood gas samples collected with tubes analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 instrument.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 56-unit PST Gel and Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes because they can cause false high readings of carboxyhemoglobin when tested with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. This could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses if not addressed.
These blood collection tubes can produce false high readings of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. This could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses if the false results are not recognized and corrected.
Healthcare professionals who use these blood collection tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer are most at risk. Patients receiving blood tests using these tubes may also be affected.
Check for BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium Heparin (LH) 56-unit blood collection tubes with catalog number 367960. The unique device identifier (UDI) is (01)30382903679608.
Verify if your tubes have the catalog number 367960 and UDI (01)30382903679608.
These tubes can cause false high readings of carboxyhemoglobin when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer, which could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; you can check if your tubes are affected and take action if needed.
Check if your tubes have the catalog number 367960 and UDI (01)30382903679608. If they do, you may need to replace them with compatible tubes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2301-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2301-2019 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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