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Health product recall

AQURE SYSTEM

Starting date:
August 23, 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-60042

Affected Products

AQURE SYSTEM

Reason

IN 2015, RADIOMETER BECAME AWARE THE AQURE SYSTEM HAS A DESIGN DEFECT REGARDING SAMPLE TYPE. IT IS CONSIDERED REMOTELY POSSIBLE THAT THE DESCRIBED ERROR BY THE AQURE/FLEXLINK SYSTEM WILL CAUSE A CRITICAL ADVERSE EVENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY INCLUDING AN INJURY THAT WOULD REQUIRE MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION TO PRECLUDE IRREVERSIBLE  IMPAIRMENT OR DAMAGE.

Affected products

AQURE SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

Version 2.1.1

Model or catalog number

933-599

Companies
Manufacturer
Radiometer Medical Aps
Akandevej 21
Bronshoj
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DENMARK