Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 18, 2013
During a complaint investigation HemoCue AB discovered punctured HemoCue Glucose 201 single pack pouches.
HemoCue Ab recalled HemoCue¿ Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, 25 Microcuvettes Individually Packaged. The Hemo… - a moderate-severity action.
HemoCue¿ Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, 25 Microcuvettes Individually Packaged. The Hemo… was recalled by HemoCue Ab in September 18, 2013. Reason: During a complaint investigation HemoCue AB discovered punctured HemoCue Glucose 201 single pack pouches.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2190-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
HemoCue Ab issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During a complaint investigation HemoCue AB discovered punctured HemoCue Glucose 201 single pack pouches..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2190-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2190-2013) was formally reported on September 18, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 15, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. HemoCue Ab is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Angelholm, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 22,215 boxes of 100 cuvettes distributed in US, 34, 841 distributed outside the US.
The documented reason for this recall is: During a complaint investigation HemoCue AB discovered punctured HemoCue Glucose 201 single pack pouches. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, COTE D'IVOIRE, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GREECE, IRELAND, ITALY, KENYA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NOR…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
22,215 boxes of 100 cuvettes distributed in US, 34, 841 distributed outside the US
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
HemoCue¿ Glucose 201 Microcuvettes, 25 Microcuvettes Individually Packaged. The HemoCue Glucose 201 Microcuvettes are designed for use with the HemoCue Glucose 201 Analyzer and the HemoCue Glucose 201 DM Analyzer. Quantitative determination of glucose in whole blood using a specially designed analyzer, the HemoCue Glucose 201 with Plasma conversion. The quantitative determination of the instant blood glucose concentration in circulation supplements the clinical evidence in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes as well as monitoring of neonatal blood glucose levels.
During a complaint investigation HemoCue AB discovered punctured HemoCue Glucose 201 single pack pouches.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2190-2013 |
| Date reported | September 18, 2013 |
| Date initiated | July 15, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | HemoCue Ab |
| Firm location | Angelholm, N/A |
| Affected scope | 22,215 boxes of 100 cuvettes distributed in US, 34, 841 distributed outside the US |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, COTE D'IVOIRE, DENMARK, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GREECE, IRELAND, ITALY, KENYA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, OMAN, POLAND, Q… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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