BD Vacut: Urine collection cups may cause slight red blood cell elevation when used with Sysmex analyzers. Follow GCP guidelines for urine tests to ensure accurate results.
BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups may contribute to a slight elevation of Red Blood Cell (RBC) counts when used with the Sysmex UF Series Analyzers. BD recommends following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by using microscopy to confirm an elevated RBC Count in a Urine sample as per CLSI GP16-3A. 29(4) and CAP Checklist on Urinalysis. Product will continue to ship to not impact critical patient care.
BD Vacutainer urine collection cups (model 364975) may cause a slight increase in red blood cell counts when used with certain lab analyzers. This could lead to inaccurate test results if not properly checked using clinical guidelines.
The cups may cause a slight elevation in red blood cell counts when processed by specific lab analyzers. This could lead to inaccurate test results if not confirmed through clinical guidelines like microscopy.
Lab technicians and healthcare providers who use BD Vacutainer urine cups with Sysmex UF Series analyzers. Patients undergoing urine tests are at minimal risk if proper clinical checks are followed.
Check for BD Vacutainer urine collection cups with model number 364975. All lots within expiry date are affected.
Use microscopy to verify elevated red blood cell counts in urine samples as per clinical guidelines.
No, the product will continue to ship and is not critical for patient care. Follow clinical guidelines for accurate results.
Look for BD Vacutainer urine cups with model number 364975. All lots within expiry date are affected.
This is a potential for slightly inaccurate test results, not a safety hazard. Proper clinical checks can prevent issues.
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Subject: Recall Z-0492-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0492-2019 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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