Brand Name: VACUETTE Product Name: LH Lithium Heparin Separator Model/Catalog Number: 454008P Product Description: Greiner VACUETTE Blood Collection Tube with Lithium Heparin and Gel Separator (13 x 75 mm, 3.5ml)

Class II

Recalling firm: Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Reason for recall: 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.
Affected products (lot / model / serial): Lot Code: Item Number: 454008P Lot Number: B26043FM UDI: Rack: 29120017579032, Case: 39120017579039 Expiration Date: 2027-07-12
Units affected: 860450
Distribution pattern: U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CO, FL, IL, MO, NE, NY, OH, PA, and VA.
Firm location: Monroe, NC, United States
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
How the firm notified customers: Letter
Product type: Devices
Status: Ongoing
Recall number: Z-0200-2027
Recall initiated: July 29, 2026
FDA classification date: October 21, 2026
FDA report date: October 28, 2026
FDA event ID: 99518
Last updated on HTM Vibe: November 3, 2026