Centurion Medical Products Corporation Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes (BD Vacutainer-BD Codes 367884 & 367960; Centurion code 45177 (VACUTAINER GREEN TOP) and 84815 (VACUTAINER 3ML LT. GREEN). Centurion Kit Code: IV8860 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes (BD Vacutainer-BD Codes 367884 & 367960; Centurion code 45177 (VACUTAINER GREEN TOP) and 84815 (VACUTAINER 3ML LT. GREEN). Centurion Kit Code: IV8860
Brand
Centurion Medical Products Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: 2019050790 exp. Date: 10/31/2019
Products Sold
Lot Number: 2019050790 exp. Date: 10/31/2019
Centurion Medical Products Corporation is recalling Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes (BD Vacutainer- due to False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results in blood samples collected using BD Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin tubes with the IL GEM 4000 . 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 in blood samples collected using BD Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin tubes with the IL GEM 4000 instrument.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Centurion Notification issued to parent company, Medline Industries, via email to Recall Team via their Corporate Headquarters on 6/18/19. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and Required Action: 1. Whether or not you have product in inventory, please complete and return the attached Accountability Record via email - lcarpenter@centurionmp.com or via fax -517-546-3356. 2. Please forward the BD notice to any customer(s) that may receive these kits. 3. Report any adverse health consequences experienced with the use of this product to BD. Events may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. Contact BO at 1-888-237-2762, (select Option #3 and then Option #2), between 8AM and 5PM CT Monday through Friday.
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