Eurotrol recalls HemoTrol Level 2 hemoglobin control mixtures due to microbial contamination causing inaccurate hemoglobin readings. Affected units may lead to incorrect blood test results.
Incorrect measurement results caused by microbial contamination of the product, results in values lower than assigned values
Eurotrol is recalling HemoTrol Level 2 hemoglobin control mixtures because microbial contamination causes lower than expected hemoglobin measurements. This could lead to inaccurate blood test results if used with HemoCue Hb 201 systems.
Microbial contamination in the product causes hemoglobin measurements to be lower than the assigned values. This could lead to inaccurate blood test results when used with HemoCue Hb 201 systems, potentially affecting diagnostic decisions.
Healthcare professionals using HemoTrol Level 2 for hemoglobin testing with HemoCue Hb 201 systems. The risk is low as the product is for professional use and the contamination is unlikely to cause serious injury.
Check for the catalogue number 171.002.002 on the product label. The product is sold under the brand name Eurotrol HemoLin and is used with HemoCue Hb 201 systems.
Look for the catalogue number 171.002.002 on the HemoTrol Level 2 product label.
Microbial contamination causes hemoglobin measurements to be lower than assigned values, potentially leading to inaccurate blood test results.
Check the product label for the catalogue number 171.002.002. If it matches, stop using it and contact Eurotrol for further instructions.
The recall is for inaccurate test results, not a risk of serious injury. The danger level is low risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Eurotrol to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0514-2019 — Eurotrol Eurotrol Hello, I own a Eurotrol that is covered by recall Z-0514-2019 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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