FDA recall record

Radiometer AQURE System recall — FDA Z-0748-2016

The AQURE System has a design error regarding sample type in which sample type may be specified for some results and left blank for other results. The…

Class IIclassification
Z-0748-2016official record ID
Feb 10, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0748-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRadiometer America Inc.
Report dateFeb 10, 2016
Recall initiation dateDec 29, 2015
Quantity375
LocationBrea, CA, United States

Official product description

AQURE System; Model Number: 933-599. The AQURE System manages blood gas and immunoassay analyzers.

Why the product was recalled

The AQURE System has a design error regarding sample type in which sample type may be specified for some results and left blank for other results. The fact that the sample type field is left blank in some cases could lead to misinterpretation of results.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of PA, GA, MI, OH, VA, FL, AL, TX, OR, OK, TN, NY, and MA, and the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, United Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Finland, France, Germany, Hungry, Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Republic of Korea, and Malaysia.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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