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

Lot, batch or date codesPart Number: 942-066 R1741 to R1869
Quantity recalled13,632 boxes/4 membranes

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

Timeline

8 Oct 2012Recall initiated by company
30 Sep 2013Classified by FDA+357 days
9 Oct 2013Published 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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