Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer PST Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368035, 368036

Recall date

June 12, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2306-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Company

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution, including US Nationwide

Why it was 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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

BD Vacutainer PST Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368035, 368036