Becton Dickinson recalls lithium heparin blood collection tubes for false carboxyhemoglobin results when used with IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzers. Affected tubes have catalog number 367880.
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 readings when tested with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. This could lead to incorrect blood oxygen levels being reported, potentially affecting medical decisions.
These tubes can cause false elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) readings when analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 instrument. This may lead to incorrect blood oxygen level assessments, which could affect medical decisions about patient care.
Healthcare professionals using BD Vacutainer Lithium Heparin blood collection tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer. Patients receiving blood tests that use these tubes may be at risk of inaccurate oxygen level results.
Check for BD Vacutainer Lithium Heparin (LH) 158 USP Units Blood Collection Tubes with catalog number 367880. The unique device identifier (UDI) is (01)30382903678809.
Look for catalog number 367880 on the tube packaging or label.
False elevations in carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results have been reported when using these tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood gas analyzer.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Becton Dickinson for guidance.
This could lead to inaccurate blood oxygen level readings, but the recall indicates low risk as no specific safety hazards are 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-2298-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2298-2019 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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