Becton Dickinson & Company BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 34 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368494 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 34 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368494
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI: (01)30382903680352
Products Sold
UDI: (01)30382903680352
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling BD Vacutainer LH (Lithium Heparin) 34 I.U. Plus Blood Collection Tubes, Catalog Number 368494 due to False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results have been reported when using venous blood gas samples collected with tubes analyzed with the IL G. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Urgent Medical Device Correction notification letters dated 6/12/19 were sent to customers.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026