United StatesMedica Capillary Tubes, sold as Medica Capillary Tubes and the EasyBloodGas/EasyStat Capillary Tube Kit (Model No. 7303, UDI‑DI 00840095607575, Lot No. 25XXX; 1,578 units) distributed to Russia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Pakistan and Belarus are affected. They were recalled because a systematic positive bias of up to 20% across the reportable potassium range was identified, resulting in falsely elevated patient potassium results.
What's being recalled
Medica Capillary Tubes; EasyBloodGas/EasyStat Capillary Tube Kit.
Recalling firm: Medica Corporation, Bedford, MA, United States.
How to identify it
Model No. 7303, UDI-DI: 00840095607575, Lot No. 25XXX.
The hazard
A systematic positive bias of up to 20% was identified across the reportable potassium range, resulting in false elevation results of patient samples when using Medica s capillary tubes.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
International distribution to the countries of Russia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Pakistan, Belarus.
The official notice
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