Becton Dickinson recalls 83 units of 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 83 units of PST Gel and Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes. Using these tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer can cause false high readings of carboxyhemoglobin, which may lead to incorrect medical diagnoses.
The tubes can produce false elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. This may cause incorrect medical diagnoses, as COHb levels are critical for assessing oxygen levels in the blood.
Healthcare professionals using the BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer are most at risk. Patients receiving blood tests with these tubes could be affected if the false results lead to incorrect medical decisions.
Check for BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes with catalog number 367962. The unique device identifier (UDI) is (01)30382903679622.
Look for BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes with catalog number 367962 and UDI (01)30382903679622.
False elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results have been reported when using these tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer.
Check if your tubes have catalog number 367962 and UDI (01)30382903679622. If so, stop using them with the IL GEM 4000 analyzer.
The recall record does not mention a fix or remedy for this issue.
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Subject: Recall Z-2303-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2303-2019 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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