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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2014-RN-01201-1
Product Name/Description cCrea A+B Membrane Unit for use on the ABL800 series blood gas analyser range

Item Number: 942-073

ARTG Number: 229300
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 11/11/2014
Responsible Entity Radiometer Pacific Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue RADIOMETER has become aware that the cCrea results for QC decreases to below the lower acceptance limit within the lifetime of the Crea membranes. This has been experienced on membranes down to five days after installation of new membrane units.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Radiometer is advising their customers to perform one quality control measurement using S7835 AutoCheck 6+, level 1 (Item 944-094), on already installed Crea membrane units to verify the cCrea performance. If the QC result is out of range, please install new Crea A and Crea B membranes.

Until further notice the following must be carried out every 24 hours:
- Perform one quality control measurement using S7835 AutoCheck 6+, level 1 (944-094) to verify the cCrea performance.
- If the QC result is out of range, new Crea A and Crea B membranes must be installed. This action has been closed-out on 05/08/2016.
Contact Information 1800 247 254 - Radiometer Pacific