Becton Dickinson recalls BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA additive (models 365974/365975) that may develop clots, leading to delayed patient test results. Affected lots include 9017588-9056896.
The products have been confirmed to have reduced or no additive within the tube reservoir. The tubes may develop visible clots within the tube samples or micro clots that are not easily detected during visual inspection of the tubes. A clotted sample may lead to recollection of samples or, retesting of patients, resulting in delayed reporting of test results and patient treatment.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA additive (models 365974 and 365975) because they may develop clots that cause test delays. This affects blood collection tubes used for hematology tests, potentially delaying patient treatment.
The tubes may have reduced or no K2EDTA additive, causing blood to clot inside the tube. This can lead to undetected microclots, requiring retesting and delaying patient treatment.
People who use BD Microtainer Tubes for blood collection tests are affected. Those with hematology tests (like blood counts) are most at risk of delayed results.
Check for model numbers 365974 or 365975 on the tube. The tubes were sold with lot numbers 9017588 through 9056896 for hematology blood tests.
Look for model numbers 365974 or 365975 on the tube.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson for guidance on next steps.
The tubes may have reduced or no K2EDTA additive, causing blood to clot inside the tube and leading to delayed test results.
Hematology tests such as blood counts (WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, platelets, and differentials).
Check for model numbers 365974 or 365975 with lot numbers 9017588 through 9056896.
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Subject: Recall Z-1967-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1967-2019 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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