Becton Dickinson recalls BD Microtainer SST- Amber tubes with catalog number 365978 due to potential inaccurate blood test results from damaged reservoirs. 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 BD Microtainer SST- Amber tubes with catalog number 365978 because a damaged reservoir might cause blood samples to be insufficient for testing or lead to incorrect blood-to-additive ratios. This could result in inaccurate test results if the tubes are used.
The reservoir in the tube can become damaged, which may reduce the amount of blood that fills the tube. This can cause the blood-to-additive ratio to be incorrect, leading to inaccurate test results.
People who own or use BD Microtainer SST- Amber tubes with catalog number 365978 are affected. Laboratory staff and healthcare professionals who use these tubes for blood testing are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number 365978 on the tube. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, including 8193502, 8193507, 8193511, 8204927, 8205758, 8207774, 8208542, 8208544, 8232513, 8233967, 8236755, 8236756, 8239857, 8260948, and 8262866.
Look for the lot number on the tube, which is listed in the recall notice as 8193502, 8193507, 8193511, 8204927, 8205758, 8207774, 8208542, 8208544, 8232513, 8233967, 8236755, 8236756, 8239857, 8260948, or 8262866.
The reservoir in the tube can become damaged, which may reduce the amount of blood that fills the tube. This can cause the blood-to-additive ratio to be incorrect, leading to inaccurate test results.
Check the catalog number on the tube. Affected units have catalog number 365978 and specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so you should contact Becton Dickinson directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0058-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0058-2020 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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