CLASS II Device recall · Reported 9 Oct 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS recalled
Radiometer America is recalling Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 8 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2303-2013
- FDA event ID
- 66108
- Recalling firm
- Radiometer America, Westlake, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 30 Sep 2013
- Reported
- 9 Oct 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 8 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Sep 2013 | Classified by FDA | +357 days |
| 9 Oct 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
RADIOMETER became aware that some membranes may have enzyme residue on the outer membrane. The enzyme residue may cause an initial negative bias on the reported Lactate result upon replacement of the Lactate membrane.
Product as listed by the FDA
Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS. The intended use is in vitro testing of samples of whole blood.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide Distribution, including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, BM, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV.
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Questions about this recall
Is Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS recalled?
Yes. Radiometer America recalled Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS on 8 Oct 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2303-2013.
Why was it recalled?
RADIOMETER became aware that some membranes may have enzyme residue on the outer membrane. The enzyme residue may cause an initial negative bias on the reported Lactate result upon replacement of the Lactate membrane.
Which lots are affected?
Part Number: 942-066 R1741 to R1869
Where was it sold?
Nationwide Distribution, including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, BM, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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