Becton Dickinson recalls lithium heparin blood tubes for false carboxyhemoglobin readings when used with IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzers. Affected tubes have catalog number 368494.
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 high readings of carboxyhemoglobin when tested with certain blood gas analyzers. This could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses if not addressed.
These tubes can produce inaccurate carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 instrument. False high readings might lead to incorrect medical decisions, such as unnecessary treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning.
People who use BD Vacutainer LH 34 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer may be affected. Healthcare professionals and labs using these tubes for blood tests are most at risk.
Check for BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 34 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes with catalog number 368494. The unique device identifier (UDI) is (01)30382903680352.
Look for catalog number 368494 on the tube packaging or label.
False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results have been reported when using these tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer.
No specific stop-use instruction is given in the recall notice. The hazard is low risk and only affects specific testing scenarios.
Affected tubes have catalog number 368494 and unique device identifier (UDI) (01)30382903680352.
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Subject: Recall Z-2308-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2308-2019 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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