FDAClass IIAugust 28, 2019

BD Vacutainer Lithium HeparinN recall

BD Vacutainer Lithium HeparinN (LH) 37 USP Units Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 366664

Why was BD Vacutainer Lithium HeparinN 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UDI: (01)30382903666646

Product
BD Vacutainer Lithium HeparinN (LH) 37 USP Units Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 366664
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Quantity
1,436,228,004 total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution, including US Nationwide
Recall date
August 28, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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