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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

HemoCue¿ Urine Albumin Microcuvettes, 25 Microcuvettes HemoCue AB Angelholm, Sweden The quantitative, rapid, turbidimetric immunoassay of albumin in human urine using a specially designed analyzer, the HemoCue Albumin 201 Analyzer. The system can be used for the quantitative determination of low levels of albumin in urine for the purpose of screening for, diagnosing, monitoring and to supplement the clinical evidence in the treatment of microalbuminuria. The system is designed for testing usi

Reported: November 6, 2013 Initiated: July 16, 2013 #Z-0086-2014

Product Description

HemoCue¿ Urine Albumin Microcuvettes, 25 Microcuvettes HemoCue AB Angelholm, Sweden The quantitative, rapid, turbidimetric immunoassay of albumin in human urine using a specially designed analyzer, the HemoCue Albumin 201 Analyzer. The system can be used for the quantitative determination of low levels of albumin in urine for the purpose of screening for, diagnosing, monitoring and to supplement the clinical evidence in the treatment of microalbuminuria. The system is designed for testing using spot samples or timed collections. A quantitative result is obtained within 90 seconds. HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes are for in vitro diagnostic use only. The HemoCue Albumin 201 Analyzer is only to be used with HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes

Reason for Recall

HemoCue AB has become aware of a production related problem involving punctured HemoCue¿ Urine Albumin Microcuvettes single pack pouches.

Details

Recalling Firm
HemoCue AB
Units 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 WI., and the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Norway, Omen, Poland, Qatar, Romania, South Africa, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Yemen and Zambia.
Location
Angelholm, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HemoCue¿ Urine Albumin Microcuvettes, 25 Microcuvettes HemoCue AB Angelholm, Sweden The quantitative, rapid, turbidimetric immunoassay of albumin in human urine using a specially designed analyzer, the HemoCue Albumin 201 Analyzer. The system can be used for the quantitative determination of low levels of albumin in urine for the purpose of screening for, diagnosing, monitoring and to supplement the clinical evidence in the treatment of microalbuminuria. The system is designed for testing using spot samples or timed collections. A quantitative result is obtained within 90 seconds. HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes are for in vitro diagnostic use only. The HemoCue Albumin 201 Analyzer is only to be used with HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes. Recalled by HemoCue AB. Units affected: 10,356 boxes/50 microcuvettes.
Why was this product recalled?
HemoCue AB has become aware of a production related problem involving punctured HemoCue¿ Urine Albumin Microcuvettes single pack pouches.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0086-2014.