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LifeHealth, LLC recalls BG cartridges for IRMA TRUPOINT Blood Gas Analyzer, PN 048103. BG Cartridge are single use, disposable, in vitro dia
Recalled November 4, 2015 · FDA recall Z-0160-2016 · LifeHealth
Hazard
May report values outside the published performance specifications for pH. After a certain point in shelf life, the pH sensor may give results that are falsely elevated. The discrepancy is greater as shelf life progresses and can be seen on the aqueous controls before the blood. · FDA Class II
Units
1735 boxes of 25. (43375 Cartridges)
Sold at
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Description
May report values outside the published performance specifications for pH. After a certain point in shelf life, the pH sensor may give results that are falsely elevated. The discrepancy is greater as shelf life progresses and can be seen on the aqueous controls before the blood.
Product
BG cartridges for IRMA TRUPOINT Blood Gas Analyzer, PN 048103. BG Cartridge are single use, disposable, in vitro diagnostics intended for point of care (POC), professional, use with the IRMA TRUpoint¿ Blood Analysis System.
Manufacturer(s)
LifeHealth, LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →