Becton Dickinson recalls 126-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 126-unit blood collection tubes that may 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 may produce inaccurate carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas instrument. False high readings could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses or treatment decisions.
Healthcare professionals using these tubes for blood tests with the IL GEM 4000 analyzer are most at risk. Patients receiving blood tests using these tubes could be affected.
Check for BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium Heparin (LH) 126-unit blood collection tubes with catalog number 367964. The unique device identifier (UDI) is (01)30382903679646.
Verify if your blood collection tubes have the catalog number 367964 and UDI (01)30382903679646.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; healthcare professionals should check for the specific catalog number and UDI before taking action.
False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin results may occur when testing with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer, potentially leading to incorrect medical diagnoses.
Look for the catalog number 367964 and UDI (01)30382903679646 on the tubes.
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Subject: Recall Z-2305-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2305-2019 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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