Eurotrol recalls HemoTrol Level 3 quality control mixture due to microbial contamination causing inaccurate blood test results. Affected units may show lower than expected hemoglobin values.
Incorrect measurement results caused by microbial contamination of the product, results in values lower than assigned values
Eurotrol is recalling its HemoTrol Level 3 hemoglobin quality control mixture because microbial contamination can cause test results to be too low. This affects laboratory use of the product for verifying HemoCue Hb 201 systems.
Microbial contamination in the product can cause hemoglobin test results to be lower than the assigned values. This may lead to inaccurate blood measurements when used with HemoCue Hb 201 systems.
Laboratories using Eurotrol HemoTrol Level 3 for hemoglobin testing are affected. Users most at risk are those who rely on this product for verifying HemoCue Hb 201 systems.
Check for the catalogue number 171.003.002 on the product label. The product was sold with batch number 82467 for professional use in hematology labs.
Look for the catalogue number 171.003.002 and batch number 82467 on the HemoTrol Level 3 product.
The product may show inaccurate results due to microbial contamination, but the recall does not state that it is unsafe to use.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the product label.
Microbial contamination can cause hemoglobin test results to be lower than assigned values, potentially leading to inaccurate measurements.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Eurotrol to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0515-2019 — Eurotrol Eurotrol Hello, I own a Eurotrol that is covered by recall Z-0515-2019 from Eurotrol. 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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