Medline Industries, LP has recalled 26,715 Adult Blood and Blood Culture Kits because some kits contain a Bactec component with an expiration date that does not match the information on the kit's outer insert. If a medical professional relies on the kit insert rather than checking the bottle itself, they may inadvertently use an expired component during blood collection or testing. These kits were distributed nationwide across the United States between December 2023 and early 2024.
Using an expired Bactec component can lead to inaccurate blood culture results, potentially causing delayed or incorrect treatment for serious infections. While no injuries have been reported, the risk remains that the chemical integrity of the component may be compromised after its true expiration date.
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