ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2303-2013 ยท KHP Acid, Lactic, Enzymatic Method

Radiometer America Inc

Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS. The intended use is in vitro testing of samples of whole blood.

DateSep 30, 2013 (initiated Oct 8, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonRADIOMETER became aware that some membranes may have enzyme residue on the outer membrane. The enzyme residue may cause an initial negative bias on the reported Lactate result upon replacement of the Lactate membrane.
Root causeProcess control
ActionOn 11/07/2012, the firm sent "Urgent Field Safety Notices to their customers. The product issue was described and recommended actions were provided. Customers may contact 1 (800) 736-0600, option 4 if questions.
Quantity13,632 boxes/4 membranes
DistributionNationwide Distribution, including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, BM, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K002290ABL-700 SERIES, MODEL ABL 7XX (VARIOUS MODELS)
Radiometer Medical A/S, Sep 13, 2000
K043218ABL800 FLEX WITH FLEXQ MODULE, MODEL ABL8XX
Radiometer Medical Aps, May 10, 2005