Becton Dickinson recalls LH blood collection tubes for false carboxyhemoglobin readings when used with IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzers. Affected tubes have catalog number 368884.
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 may 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 false high readings of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas instrument. This may cause incorrect medical diagnoses if the false results are not recognized.
Healthcare professionals using BD Vacutainer LH blood collection tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer are most at risk. Patients receiving blood tests using these tubes may also be affected.
Check for BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 68 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes with catalog number 368884. The unique device identifier (UDI) is (01)30382903659037.
Look for the catalog number 368884 on the tube label.
False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results have been reported when using these tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the affected tubes.
The hazard involves potential false high readings of carboxyhemoglobin, which could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses. However, the recall indicates low risk as no serious injury mechanism is described.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2309-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2309-2019 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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