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Hemo Cue, Inc.: HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, Article Number:110705*,110706,110715**,110716**,110717**,110718**, 110719** " No affected lots of this article have been delivered to customers. Still in stock at distributor HemoCue Inc. "" Article not available in US Quantitative determination of glucose in whole blood, using a specially designed analyzer, the HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer. The quantitative determination of the instant blood glucose concentration in circulation supplements the clinical evidence in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes as well as monitoring of neonatal blood glucose levels. HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are for In Vitro Diagnostic use only and are only to be used with the HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer. For professional use only.

Recall number
Z-0824-2012
Recalling firm
Hemo Cue, Inc.
Product
HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, Article Number:110705*,110706,110715**,110716**,110717**,110718**, 110719** " No affected lots of this article have been delivered to customers. Still in stock at distributor HemoCue Inc. "" Article not available in US Quantitative determination of glucose in whole blood, using a specially designed analyzer, the HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer. The quantitative determination of the instant blood glucose concentration in circulation supplements the clinical evidence in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes as well as monitoring of neonatal blood glucose levels. HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are for In Vitro Diagnostic use only and are only to be used with the HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer. For professional use only.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-05-30
Posted
2012-01-20
Terminated
2012-03-02
Reason
A recall was initiated because Hemocue confirmed that the package insert for Hemocue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes had errors in two sections.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
HemoCue sent a Medical Device Correction Notification letter dated June 14, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to passed on the notice to all that need to be aware with their organization or to any organization where the affected lot numbers have been distributed. Customers were instructed to sign the Correction Notification Verification form below and return to HemoCue Inc. Customers received the revised package insert with the notification letter. Customers with any questions regarding the Correction Notification could please call (562) 668-5665.
Quantity
13,620 packages
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the countries of Czech Republic, Denmark, Slovenia, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Tanzania.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot/batch Number:   US: 1011383*, 1102471 *,1102474*,1102487*,1103200*, 1103201**,1103236*,1103213*,1103216*,1103224*, 1103225*,1103226*,1103238*,1103243**,1103246*, 1103250*,1103496*,1103498*,1104272**,1104273**, 1104288**,1104289**,1104548**,1104549**,1104550**, 1104555**,1104556**,1104558**,1104559**,1103212*, 1103240*,1104557**  * lots have been shipped to customers ** lots are in stock at distributor HemoCue Inc.  Not in US: 1104282, 1105306, 1104530, 1103242, 1103241, 1103244,1103247,1104255,1104258,1103248,1103234, 1104260,1104267,1104274,1104270,1102467,1104277, 1104531,1104532,1104533,1104534,1104535,1103227, 1103228,1103232,1103230,1103233,1104254,1104256, 1103249,1104254,1103245,1104263,1104274,1104286, 1104275,1104283.  The lots that are not for the US market are not affected by the labeling infonnation regarding lithium heparin.
510(k) numbers
["K020935"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
CGA
Firm FEI
3005104838
Firm city
Cypress
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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