Becton Dickinson recalls BD Microtainer Tubes with FE (Sodium Fluoride/Disodium EDTA) Glycolytic Inhibitor Part 365992 due to potential inaccurate blood test results from improper fill volume.
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 FE (Sodium Fluoride/Disodium EDTA) Glycolytic Inhibitor Part/Catalog Number 365992. These tubes may have damaged reservoirs that cause insufficient blood samples, leading to inaccurate test results.
Damaged reservoirs in the tubes may cause the blood sample to be too small or have an improper blood-to-additive ratio. This can lead to inaccurate test results, potentially affecting medical diagnoses.
Lab technicians and medical professionals who use these tubes for blood testing are most at risk of inaccurate test results. Patients relying on these tests could receive incorrect health information.
Check for the Part/Catalog Number 365992 on the tube. The lot numbers include 8212777, 8212785, and 8268546-8268549.
Look for lot numbers 8212777, 8212785, or 8268546-8268549 on the tube.
Damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient blood samples, leading to inaccurate test results.
Check for the Part/Catalog Number 365992 and lot numbers 8212777, 8212785, or 8268546-8268549.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0061-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0061-2020 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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