Becton Dickinson recalls lithium heparin blood tubes for false carboxyhemoglobin results when used with IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzers. Affected tubes have catalog number 368886.
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.
The tubes can produce false high readings of carboxyhemoglobin when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas instrument. This might cause incorrect medical decisions if the false results are not recognized.
Lab technicians and medical professionals who use BD Vacutainer LH blood tubes with IL GEM 4000 analyzers may be affected. The risk is low as the issue only affects specific test results, not direct harm.
Check for BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 102 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes with catalog number 368886. The unique device identifier (UDI) is (01)30382903666646.
Look for the catalog number 368886 on the tube label or packaging.
No, the recall is for potential false results with specific analyzers, not immediate danger.
Check the catalog number on the tube; if it's 368886, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
This is a potential for inaccurate test results, not a direct safety risk like injury or fire.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2310-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2310-2019 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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