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PIC070 Arterial Blood Sampler PICO70 - Product Usage: Preheparinized Recalled by Radiometer Medical ApS Due to Radiometer has become aware of an issue with...

Date: March 26, 2021
Company: Radiometer Medical ApS
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 Medical ApS directly.

Affected Products

PIC070 Arterial Blood Sampler PICO70 - Product Usage: Preheparinized, electrolyte-balanced, arterial blood sampler product line for collection of arterial samples for pH, blood gas, oximetry, electrolyte and metabolite analysis. Model Number/Product Description: 956-518 PICO70 w/o needle; 956-519 PICO70 w/o needle; 956-522 PICO70 22G x 25 mm; 956-525 PICO70 22G x 32 mm; 956-529 PICO70 23G x 16 mm; 956-533 PICO70 23G x 25 mm; 956-534 PICO70 23G x 32 mm; 956-547 PICO70 25G x 16 mm;

Quantity: 348,178 boxes worldwide (1,883 boxes in the U.S.)

Why Was This Recalled?

Radiometer has become aware of an issue with PICO70 Arterial Blood Sampler. The issue relates to the sterile barrier system for the product. During internal stress testing on PICO70 Arterial Blood Samplers a breach in the sterile barrier system was observed in one sample. Risk for the patient: The described error is considered to have a remote possibility of resulting in bacterial bloodstream infection. The bloodstream infection may be asymptomatic but may also progress to sepsis or life-threatening septic shock. Immunosuppressed patients are at particular risk. Due to issues (breaches) with the sterile barrier system for the Arterial Blood Sampler.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Radiometer Medical ApS

Radiometer Medical ApS 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