Becton Dickinson recalls BD Microtainer PSTTubes with Lithium Heparin (Part 365985) due to potential decreased fill volume causing inaccurate blood test results. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
Damaged reservoir may lead to a decreased fill volume causing samples to be insufficient for testing and improper blood-to-additive ratio, potentially producing erroneous results.
Becton Dickinson is recalling PSTTubes with Lithium Heparin (Part 365985) because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient blood samples for testing, leading to inaccurate results. This affects lab users who rely on precise blood-to-additive ratios.
The tubes' reservoirs can become damaged, reducing the blood volume they hold. This may cause the blood-to-additive ratio to be incorrect, which can lead to inaccurate test results.
Lab technicians and medical professionals using these tubes for blood testing are most at risk. Patients receiving blood tests using these tubes could get inaccurate results.
Check for the Part/Catalog Number 365985 on the tube. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, including 808592N, 809669N, 811070N, and others.
Look for the lot number on the tube, which may be 808592N, 809669N, 811070N, or other numbers listed in the recall notice.
The tubes may have damaged reservoirs that cause insufficient blood samples, leading to inaccurate test results.
Check the lot number on the tube to see if it's affected. If it is, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
Affected tubes have the Part/Catalog Number 365985 and specific lot numbers like 808592N, 809669N, 811070N, or others listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0059-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0059-2020 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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