Becton Dickinson recalls lithium heparin blood collection tubes (Catalog 367884) due to false carboxyhemoglobin results when tested with IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzers. Affected tubes may cause inaccurate blood test results.
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 if the tubes are used with the IL GEM 4000 instrument.
The tubes can cause false elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) readings when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. This means blood test results might be inaccurate, potentially leading to incorrect medical decisions.
People who use BD Vacutainer Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer may be affected. Those who collect blood for testing and use the analyzer are most at risk.
Check for BD Vacutainer Lithium Heparin 75 USP Units Blood Collection Tubes with Catalog Number 367884. The product was sold with a unique device identifier (UDI) starting with (01)30382903678847.
Look for the catalog number 367884 on the tube packaging or label.
The recall is due to false elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results 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 the catalog number.
This recall involves a potential for inaccurate blood test results, but it does not pose a risk of serious injury or death.
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Subject: Recall Z-2299-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2299-2019 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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