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Radiometer America Inc: Qualicheck 1+, Aqueous Quality Control, Level 2, S7140, REF 944-042. The solution is used for quality check of blood gas analyzers.

Recall number
Z-0608-2013
Recalling firm
Radiometer America Inc
Product
Qualicheck 1+, Aqueous Quality Control, Level 2, S7140, REF 944-042. The solution is used for quality check of blood gas analyzers.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2006-06-06
Posted
2012-12-21
Terminated
2013-02-05
Reason
The barcode for the ABL77 on the insert incorrectly enters a control range for pH of 7.90-7.95 into the analyzer. The insert correctly states that the control range is 7.40-7.45.
Root cause
Process control
Action
Radiometer sent Field Action Notes regarding the affected product. The note identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. Instead of scanning the barcorde on the insert to enter the QC data into the anyalyzer, customers were instructed to manually key in the QUALICHECK type, lot number, and correct control range. For questions regarding this recall call 440-871-8900.
Quantity
840 Ampules
Distribution
Distributed to KY, NC, and NY.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot R0040, expiration date February 2008; Lot R0042, expiration date April 2008.
510(k) numbers
["K771444"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JJE
Firm FEI
1523456
Firm city
Westlake
Firm state
OH
Firm country
not on file

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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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