Becton Dickinson recalls specific BD Vacutainer EDTA Pink Top Tubes due to potential lead underestimation in blood tests using certain lead assays. Affected tubes have catalog numbers 367842, 367899, 368049, and 368589.
BD Vacutainer EDTA Lavender, Tan, and Pink Top Tubes and BD Vacutainer Lithium Heparin Green Top Tubes can cause an underestimation of lead in blood samples when used with Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare assays, employing the Anodic Stripping Voltammetry (ASV) methodology, or any other assay employing ASV methodology.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific EDTA Pink Top Vacutainer tubes because they can cause inaccurate lead measurements in blood tests when used with certain lead testing methods. This risk affects blood lead testing results, which is critical for health monitoring.
The tubes can cause blood lead levels to be underestimated when used with lead tests that employ Anodic Stripping Voltammetry (ASV) methodology. This means test results might show lower lead levels than actually present, potentially missing health risks.
Lab users who test blood for lead with specific assays may be affected. Those using the recalled tubes for lead testing are most at risk.
Check for catalog numbers 367842, 367899, 368049, or 368589 on the tube. The tubes have unique identifiers (UDIs) starting with 50382903678421, 50382903678995, 50382903680493, or 50382903685894.
Identify the catalog number on the tube to confirm if it is one of the recalled numbers: 367842, 367899, 368049, or 368589.
The tubes can cause blood lead levels to be underestimated when used with specific lead testing methods that employ Anodic Stripping Voltammetry (ASV) methodology.
BD Vacutainer EDTA Pink Top Tubes with catalog numbers 367842, 367899, 368049, and 368589 are affected.
No specific action is required beyond checking the catalog number. The recall does not mandate immediate discontinuation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1141-2018 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1141-2018 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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