Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

AutoCheck5+ Recalled by Radiometer America Inc Due to Radiometer has recently become aware that a few...

Date: September 7, 2017
Company: Radiometer America Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Radiometer America Inc directly.

Affected Products

AutoCheck5+, Level 2, specifically designed for Radiometer Americas blood gas analyzers The QUALICHECK+ quality control (QC) ampoules are specifically designed for Radiometer America s blood gas analyzers

Quantity: 1669 Boxes

Why Was This Recalled?

Radiometer has recently become aware that a few of the AUTOCHECK 5+ level 2 ampoules, will give incorrect results for pCO2 and pO2. A defective QC ampoule will for: " pCO2 give a result close to or just outside of the low end of the control range. (4.92  5.85 kPa or 36.9  46.9 mmHg) " pO2 give a considerable higher result than the expected assigned value of 13.9 -14.3 kPa (104-107 mmHg)

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Radiometer America Inc

Radiometer America Inc has 25 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report