Becton Dickinson recalls 56-unit PST Gel and Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes due to potential false carboxyhemoglobin results when used with IL GEM 4000 blood gas 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 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 cause false elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. This may 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 may be affected. Patients receiving blood tests using these tubes could be at risk of incorrect results.
Check for the catalog number 368056 on the tube packaging. The product was sold with a unique device identifier (UDI) starting with (01)30382903680567.
Look for the catalog number 368056 on the tube packaging to confirm if it's recalled.
The tubes can cause false elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer, which may lead to incorrect medical diagnoses.
Check the tube packaging for the catalog number 368056. If you have these tubes, you may need to use alternative tubes for blood tests with the IL GEM 4000 analyzer.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for action.
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Subject: Recall Z-2307-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2307-2019 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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