Class 2 Device Recall pO2 D999 membrane units

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 10, 2013
• Date Posted: January 10, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on June 19, 2014
• Recall Number: Z-0713-2014
• Recall Event ID: 67044
• 510(K)Number: K895181 K922922 K935655
• Product Classification: Electrode measurement, blood-gases (pco2, po2) and blood ph - Product Code CHL
• Product: pO2 D999 membrane units. Distributed by Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH 44145 pO2 membrane units, ordering number 942-042 Intended use is in vitro testing of samples of whole blood for pO2 (partial pressure of oxygen).
• Code Information: Part #: 942-042, Lot #: R0971
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Radiometer America Inc; 810 Sharon Dr; Westlake OH 44145-1521
• For Additional Information Contact: 440-871-8900 Ext. 209
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: RADIOMETER became aware that the regarded lot pO2 units 942-042R0971 were produced with inner solution for pCO2 membrane units. This solution is a salt solution similar to the pO2 inner solution, but also contains glycerol which can be reduced at the cathode causing a suddenly rising zero current, causing the membrane unit to fail the following Cal2 calibration.
• FDA Determined Cause: Mixed-up of materials/components
• Action: Radiometer sent a Product Notification letter dated June 18, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory and remove any affected product, discard all affected product in their possession, and complete page 2 of the letter and return to their Radiometer representative. Radiometer will replace any quantity of affected product they have at their location. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Radiometer America Technicial Support at 1-800-736-0600, opt 4. For questions regarding this recall call 440-871-8900, ext 209.
• Quantity in Commerce: 209 boxes/6 membranes
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including states of: CO, CT, GA, MA, MO & MS and country of: Canada.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = CHL