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HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes, 25 Microcuvettes HemoCue AB Angelholm, Sweden The quantitative, rapid, turbidimetri

FDA device recall Z-0086-2014 · posted 2013-10-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
HemoCue AB
Reason for recall
HemoCue AB has become aware of a production related problem involving punctured HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes single pack pouches.
Action taken
HemoCue sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated July 24, 2013. 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 : 1. Quarantine any HemoCue Urine Albumin (110608); lot numbers 1208848 to 1304847 you may have in your possession 2. Return the Field Safety Notice Verification Form to: fax: 562-668-5794 We apologize for the inconvenience this advisory has caused you. Please feel free to contact Technical Support at 800-426-7256 with any questions.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
KQO
Quantity affected
10,356 boxes/50 microcuvettes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CA ,CT, FL, GA, HE, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC,TX, UT, VA, VT, WA and W
Date initiated
2013-07-16
Date posted
2013-10-25
Date terminated
2014-04-28
Location
Angelholm, Sweden

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