BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 34 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368494
Reported: August 28, 2019 Initiated: June 12, 2019 #Z-2308-2019
Product Description
BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 34 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368494
Reason for Recall
False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results have been reported when using venous blood gas samples collected with tubes analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 instrument.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Units Affected
- 1,436,228,004 total
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution, including US Nationwide
- Location
- Franklin Lakes, NJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 34 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368494. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: 1,436,228,004 total.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results have been reported when using venous blood gas samples collected with tubes analyzed with the IL GEM 4000 instrument.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 28, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2308-2019.
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