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Health product recall

Acetaminophen L3K (2016-01-25)

Starting date:
January 25, 2016
Posting date:
February 8, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-57012

Affected Products

A. Acetaminophen L3K 

Reason

In Sept 2015, Sekisui began receiving complaints of crystal formation on R2 when left on-board an automated analyzer for an extended period. Sekisui has confirmed through testing that the chromophore used in the R2 will come out of solution and form a crystal when left on-board and exposed to air.

Affected products

A. Acetaminophen L3K

Lot or serial number
  • 47649
  • 47650
  • 47662
  • 47663
  • 47694
  • 47695
  • 48253
  • 48294
  • 48385
  • 48386
Model or catalog number
  • 506-10
  • 506-30
Companies
Manufacturer
Sekisui Diagnostics P.E.I. Inc.
70 Watts Avenue
Charlottetown
C1E 2B9
Prince Edward Island
CANADA