Becton Dickinson recalls 3.4% of light blue top Vacutainer Plus Citrate Blood Tubes due to potential overfill draw volumes. Affected units may cause inaccurate blood tests if used improperly.
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%.
Bect: 3.4% of light blue top Vacutainer Plus Citrate Blood Collection Tubes (2.7mL) may overfill when drawing blood, risking inaccurate test results. This affects blood collection for lab coagulation tests.
The tubes may draw 11-14% more blood than intended, leading to inaccurate coagulation test results. This happens because the tube's internal pressure can't properly regulate blood volume during collection.
Blood donors and lab technicians using the light blue top Vacutainer Plus tubes for blood collection are most affected. The risk is low as overfill occurs in only 3.4% of units.
Check for the light blue top tube with a 2.7mL capacity. The recall applies to all lots of this specific tube type used for blood collection.
Identify if you have the light blue top Vacutainer Plus Citrate Blood Collection Tubes (2.7mL) for blood collection.
The recall is due to 3.4% of these tubes potentially overfilling when drawing blood, which could lead to inaccurate coagulation test results.
Overfilling may cause the blood sample to have too much volume, leading to inaccurate coagulation test results.
No, the recall only affects 3.4% of units; most tubes are safe. Check the tube type to see if you're affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-2259-2018 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2259-2018 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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