FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-1316-06 · Initiated May 24, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1316-06
Event Number
35773
Firm
Radiometer America Inc
FEI Number
1523456
Product Code
GKF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 24, 2005
Posted
August 2, 2006
Terminated
February 24, 2012
Address
810 Sharon Dr, Westlake, OH, 44145-1598

Description

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.

Reason

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).

Action

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.

Distribution

Nationwide, including: PA, MI, NY, OH, NJ, TX, AL, MO, AR, TN, WA, KY, and NC, and London, ON, Canada

Quantity

55 boxes x 1 package insert per box