Recall Z-1442-06 ยท GIO Tube, Collection, Capillary Blood
Radiometer America Inc
SafeClinitubes, Capillary caps (purple), 905-787. The defective capillary caps may be included in capillary tube kits as follows: Clinitubes Kits: 942-890 (D941P-240-85x1), Lot Code: R0048; Clinitubes Kits: 942-892 (D957P-70-100x1), Lot Codes: R0045 through R0050; Clinitubes Kits: 942-893 (D957P-70-125x1), Lot Codes: R0058 through R0063; Clinitubes Kits: 942-898 (D957P-70-70x1), Lot Code:
| Date | Aug 26, 2006 (initiated Jun 29, 2006) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Leaking Capillary Caps- The dimensions and shapes of the capillary caps do not fit the capillary tubes correctly. This can cause the capillary tubes to leak. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | The firm sent a recall letter to their customers on 6/29/2006. The letter identifies the problem and kit numbers and lot numbers for the affected kits, and as well as the Lot Numbers for the defective 905-787, capillary caps subject to recall. The letter requests that the customers: 1) Examine their inventories for the presence of the affected lot numbered products; 2) Identify and discard any of the recalled bags contained in the kits or ordered separately; and 3) Return the attached FAX FORM indicating the amount of replacement product required and the address to which the replacement p |
| Quantity | 886 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution --- including states of IL, NJ, NE, MO, PA, NY, WI, MN, UT, WA, OK, FL, MI, TX, CA, IN, OH, MO, OR, AK, MA, MS, VA, NH, NM, AR, TN, WI, ID, CT, SD, ME, NC, GA, NC , LA, CO, UT, NC, MD, AL, ND, FL, IA, AZ, SC, KY, KS, and NV. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.