BD Vacutainer PST Blood Tubes: False COHb Results with IL GEM 4000

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What happened, in plain English

Becton Dickinson is recalling PST blood collection tubes with catalog numbers 368035 and 368036. These tubes can cause false high carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas instrument, which could lead to incorrect blood oxygen level assessments.

Why it’s dangerous

The PST tubes can produce false high carboxyhemoglobin readings when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. This could lead to incorrect blood oxygen level assessments, potentially affecting treatment decisions.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals who use these tubes for blood collection and analyze samples with the IL GEM 4000 instrument are most at risk. Patients receiving blood tests using these tubes may also be affected.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for catalog numbers 368035 or 368036 on the tubes. The tubes have a unique device identifier (UDI) starting with (01)30382903680352 or (01)30382903680369.

Brand
Becton Dickinson
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Tube Catalog Number
Look for catalog numbers 368035 or 368036 on the tubes.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The recall is due to false elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results when using these tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer.

What should I do if I have these tubes?

The official notice does not specify a remedy for this recall.

Are there any safety risks to patients?

The recall does not indicate immediate safety risks to patients, but incorrect blood oxygen assessments could affect treatment.

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Subject: Recall Z-2306-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson

Hello,

I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2306-2019 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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2306-2019 (June 12, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2306-2019 to see it in context.
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