FDA recall record

Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes recall — FDA Z-2545-2020

False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results in blood samples collected using BD Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin tubes with the IL GEM 4000…

Class IIclassification
Z-2545-2020official record ID
Jul 15, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2545-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCenturion Medical Products Corporation
Report dateJul 15, 2020
Recall initiation dateJun 1, 2019
Quantity140 units
LocationWilliamston, MI, United States

Official product description

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

Why the product was recalled

False elevation of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) results in blood samples collected using BD Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin tubes with the IL GEM 4000 instrument.

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution including in the state of IL.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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