FDAClass IIOctober 11, 2017

AutoCheck5+ recall

AutoCheck5+, Level 2, specifically designed for Radiometer Americas blood gas analyzers The QUALICHECK+ quality control (QC) ampoules are…

Why was AutoCheck5+ recalled?

Radiometer has recently become aware that a few of the AUTOCHECK 5+ level 2 ampoules, will give incorrect results for pCO2 and pO2. A defective QC ampoule will for: " pCO2 give a result close to or just outside of the low end of the control range. (4.92  5.85 kPa or 36.9  46.9 mmHg) " pO2 give a considerable higher result than the expected assigned value of 13.9 -14.3 kPa (104-107 mmHg)

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

S7745 Lot R0698

Product
AutoCheck5+, Level 2, specifically designed for Radiometer Americas blood gas analyzers The QUALICHECK+ quality control (QC) ampoules are…
Recalling firm
Radiometer America Inc
Quantity
1669 Boxes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to Canada, Netherlands, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Spain France, Hungary, India, Denmark, Tokyo, South Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, Poland, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Norway, Austria, Italy, Sweden, and Finland.
Recall date
October 11, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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