Package Insert which accompanies the Hematocrit and Metabolite QUALICHECK LEVEL 2 Quality Control of Hematocrits and Metabolites, used with the ABL 77/70/555 Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers. The QC reagents are packaged in a box of 30 glass vials of (1.5 ml) per box. The package insert is packed one per box.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued August 2, 2006).
- Company
- Radiometer America Inc
- Recall Initiated
- May 24, 2005
- Posted
- August 2, 2006
- Terminated
- February 24, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-1316-06
- Quantity
- 55 boxes x 1 package insert per box
- Firm Location
- Westlake, OH
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The package insert, which accompanied the QC reagents used with ABL blood gas analyzers, referenced incorrect control ranges for Hct (hematocrit) testing. The range stated on the package insert was too low to generate accurate Hct test results (The control ranges were acceptable for the glucose and lactate testing).
Distribution
Nationwide, including: PA, MI, NY, OH, NJ, TX, AL, MO, AR, TN, WA, KY, and NC, and London, ON, Canada
Lot / Code Info
Model #.S7180, Part Number: 944040, Lot #15.
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
The firm apprised their customers of this situation with a letter dated 5/24/2005. The letter requests that the customer remove the old (incorrect) package insert and replace it with a new (correct) insert which accompanied the customer letter. Should the customer have any questions, or need additional package inserts, the letter provides a toll-free contact telephone number.