Becton Dickinson recalls light blue top BD Vacut: 3.4% may overfill blood collection tubes, causing inaccurate lab results. Affected units sold since 2019.
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 Vacutainer Plus plastic citrate blood collection tubes because about 3.4% of them may overfill when drawing blood. This could lead to inaccurate lab test results if the tube fills too much.
The tubes may overfill by 11-14% when drawing blood, which can cause inaccurate lab results. This happens because the tube's internal pressure doesn't adjust properly during blood collection.
Blood donors, phlebotomists, and lab technicians who use these tubes for blood collection. Those most at risk are people who rely on precise blood test results.
Look for light blue top tubes labeled 'BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate' with a 2.7mL capacity. These were sold since 2019.
Look for the light blue top tube with 'BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate' and 2.7mL capacity.
About 3.4% of these tubes may overfill by 11-14% when drawing blood, causing inaccurate lab results.
Check for light blue top tubes labeled 'BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate' with 2.7mL capacity, sold since 2019.
The recall doesn't specify a remedy, so check with 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-2258-2018 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2258-2018 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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