FDAClass IIJuly 15, 2020

Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer recall

Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes (BD Vacutainer-BD Codes 367884 & 367960; Centurion code 45177…

Why was Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer recalled?

False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results in blood samples collected using BD Vacutainer¿ Plastic Lithium Heparin tubes 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?

Lot Number: 2019050790 exp. Date: 10/31/2019

Product
Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes (BD Vacutainer-BD Codes 367884 & 367960; Centurion code 45177…
Recalling firm
Centurion Medical Products Corporation
Quantity
140 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the state of IL.
Recall date
July 15, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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