Becton Dickinson recalls light blue top BD Vacut: 3.4% risk of overfill draw volumes (11-14%) in 2.7mL citrate tubes. No remedy stated in official notice.
Approximately 3.4% of BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tubes (2.7mL) (light blue top tube) will exhibit over fill draw volumes from ~11-14%.
Becton Dickinson is recalling light blue top 2.7mL citrate blood collection tubes due to a small percentage (3.4%) having overfill draw volumes. This could lead to inaccurate blood test results if the tube fills beyond its intended capacity.
The tubes have a small chance (3.4%) of overfilling when blood is drawn, meaning they might hold more blood than intended. This could cause inaccurate blood test results if the tube is used for coagulation tests.
Blood donors and lab technicians using the light blue top BD Vacutainer Plus tubes are affected. Those who collect blood for clinical testing are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for light blue top tubes with 2.7mL capacity. The recall applies to all lots of these tubes.
Look for light blue top tubes with 2.7mL capacity. All lots are affected.
Approximately 3.4% of light blue top 2.7mL citrate tubes may overfill when blood is drawn, potentially causing inaccurate test results.
The official recall notice does not provide a remedy.
Check for light blue top tubes with 2.7mL capacity. All lots are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2260-2018 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2260-2018 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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