Reported Oct 28, 2026 · Ongoing · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Brand Name: VACUETTE Product Name: LH Lithium Heparin Separator Model/Catalog Number: 454008P Product Description:…
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. · 4238 Capital Dr · Monroe, NC · 28110-7681
Is this the product you have?
- Brand NameVACUETTE
- Product NameLH Lithium
- Heparin Separator Model/Catalog Number454008P
- Product DescriptionGreiner VACUETTE Blood Collection Tube with Lithium Heparin and Gel Separator (13 x 75 mm, 3.5ml)
- Lot codes and dates
- Lot CodeItem
- Number454008P
- Lot NumberB26043FM
- UDIRack: 29120017579032
- Case39120017579039
- Expiration Date2027-07-12
- Amount recalled
- 860450
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Lot B26043FM may include EDTA contamination which introduces potassium while chelating calcium in patient samples, leading to falsely elevated potassium (K+) and falsely decreased calcium (Ca++) results which have the potential to cause hyperkalemia.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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