Randox recalls Liquid Cardiac Controls model CQ5051 due to decreased N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) recovery in recent batches. Affected units have specific batch numbers and expiration dates.
Removal of claims for N-proBNP in the Liquid Cardiac Control model numbers CQ5051 due to an observed decrease in recovery for N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) in recent lots.
Randox is recalling Liquid Cardiac Controls with catalog number CQ5051 because recent batches show lower recovery rates for N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP). This could lead to inaccurate cardiac test results if the device is used without correction.
The device measures NT-proBNP levels in blood samples for cardiac health assessments. Recent batches of the device show reduced recovery rates for this protein, which could cause test results to be less accurate than expected.
Healthcare professionals using Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls model CQ5051 for cardiac testing. Patients receiving tests with this device may be at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for the catalog number CQ5051 on the device. Affected units have batch numbers 4243CK, 4246CK, 4249CK, 4260CK, 4311CK, or 4317CK with expiration dates of November 28, 2019, or May 28, 2020.
Look for the catalog number CQ5051 and batch numbers listed above on the device.
Randox recalls Liquid Cardiac Controls model CQ5051 because recent batches show decreased recovery rates for N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP), which could lead to inaccurate cardiac test results.
Affected batch numbers are 4243CK, 4246CK, 4249CK, 4260CK, 4311CK, and 4317CK with expiration dates of November 28, 2019, or May 28, 2020.
No action is required for the device itself. Users should check the batch number and expiration date to determine if their device is affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-0412-2020 — Randox Randox Hello, I own a Randox that is covered by recall Z-0412-2020 from Randox. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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