Becton Dickinson recalls lithium heparin blood collection tubes for false carboxyhemoglobin readings when used with IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzers. Affected tubes have catalog number 366664. No action needed if not used with specific analyzers.
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 lithium heparin blood collection tubes that can cause false carboxyhemoglobin results when tested with certain blood gas analyzers. This could lead to inaccurate blood test results, which might affect medical decisions.
The lithium heparin tubes can cause false elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) readings when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 instrument. This inaccuracy might lead to incorrect blood test results, potentially affecting medical treatment decisions.
People who use BD Vacutainer Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer may be affected. Healthcare professionals testing blood samples are most at risk.
Check for BD Vacutainer Lithium Heparin (LH) 37 USP Units Blood Collection Tubes with catalog number 366664. The tubes have a unique device identifier (UDI) starting with (01)30382903666646.
Verify if your tubes are used with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. If not, no action is needed.
No action is needed if you don't use the tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer.
The catalog number is 366664.
Look for the catalog number 366664 on the tubes or the unique device identifier (UDI) starting with (01)30382903666646.
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Subject: Recall Z-2296-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2296-2019 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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