Centurion recalls IV kits with BD Vacutainer tubes that may cause false high carboxyhemoglobin readings when used with IL GEM 4000 instruments. Affected kits have specific BD codes and lot numbers.
False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results in blood samples collected using BD Vacutainer¿ Plastic Lithium Heparin tubes with the IL GEM 4000 instrument.
Centurion is recalling IV kits that include BD Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin tubes. Using these kits with the IL GEM 4000 blood analyzer can cause false high carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results, which might lead to incorrect blood test interpretations.
The BD Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin tubes can cause false elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) when used with the IL GEM 4000 blood analyzer. This may lead to incorrect blood test results, potentially affecting patient care decisions.
Healthcare professionals using Centurion IV kits with BD Vacutainer tubes for blood tests. Those using the kits with the IL GEM 4000 instrument are most at risk of inaccurate blood results.
Check for BD Vacutainer-BD codes 367884 or 367960 on the tubes. The Centurion kit code is IV8860 with lot number 2019050790, expiring 10/31/2019.
Look for BD Vacutainer-BD codes 367884 or 367960 on the tubes and Centurion kit code IV8860 with lot number 2019050790.
The recall is due to false elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results when using these tubes with the IL GEM 4000 blood analyzer.
Check the kit for BD Vacutainer-BD codes 367884 or 367960 and Centurion kit code IV8860 with lot number 2019050790. If affected, contact Centurion for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Centurion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2545-2020 — Centurion Centurion Hello, I own a Centurion that is covered by recall Z-2545-2020 from Centurion. 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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