BD Microtainer PST tubes with Lithium Heparin (Amber) may cause insufficient blood samples for testing due to damaged reservoirs, leading to incorrect 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.
BD Microtainer PST tubes with Lithium Heparin (Amber) are being recalled because damaged reservoirs can cause insufficient blood samples, potentially leading to incorrect test results. This affects lab users who rely on accurate blood testing.
Damaged reservoirs in these tubes can cause blood samples to be too small for proper testing. This may lead to incorrect blood-to-additive ratios and erroneous test results, which could affect medical decisions.
Lab users who have the BD Microtainer PST tube with Lithium Heparin (Amber) and catalog number 365987 are most at risk. These tubes were sold to healthcare facilities and labs.
Check for the catalog number 365987 on the tube. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, including 819352N, 822851N, 822852N, 822853N, 822854N, 822855N, 822862N, 824092N, 826768N, and 827652N.
Look for the catalog number 365987 and specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your tube is affected.
Damaged reservoirs in these tubes can cause insufficient blood samples, potentially leading to incorrect test results.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the catalog number and lot numbers to determine if your tube is affected. If affected, contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Yes, affected units include lot numbers 819352N, 822851N, 822852N, 822853N, 822854N, 822855N, 822862N, 824092N, 826768N, and 827652N.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BD Microtainer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0060-2020 — BD Microtainer BD Microtainer Hello, I own a BD Microtainer that is covered by recall Z-0060-2020 from BD Microtainer. 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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