Becton Dickinson recalls BD Microtainer Tubes with Lithium Heparin (Part 365965) due to potential insufficient blood samples causing inaccurate test results. Affected units sold from 2019-09-30.
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 Tubes with Lithium Heparin (Part 365965) because damaged reservoirs may cause blood samples to be too small for proper testing, leading to incorrect results. This affects lab users who rely on these tubes for blood tests.
Damaged reservoirs in these tubes can cause blood samples to be too small, which may lead to incorrect blood-to-additive ratios. This could produce erroneous test results, but the hazard does not cause physical injury.
Lab technicians and medical professionals using BD Microtainer Tubes with Lithium Heparin for blood testing are most at risk of inaccurate test results.
Check for BD Microtainer Tubes with Lithium Heparin (Part/Catalog No. 365965) with Lot Numbers 811767N, 815066N, 821471N, or 821990N sold from 2019-09-30.
Look for Lot Numbers 811767N, 815066N, 821471N, or 821990N on the tube packaging.
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. The tubes can be used safely if the reservoir is intact.
Damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient blood samples, leading to inaccurate test results. Affected tubes should be checked for damage before use.
Check the Lot Number on the tube packaging; affected units have Lot Numbers 811767N, 815066N, 821471N, or 821990N.
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Subject: Recall Z-0055-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0055-2020 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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