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Pointe Scientific Chemistry Controls Level I and II LEVl: Amber glass vial w/PP white plastic cap. LEV2: Amber glass vial w/PP black plastic cap.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 15, 2014 Medtest Holdings Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model Number(s): C7590-50 (Chemistry Control Level I), C7591-50 (Chemistry Control Level II), and C7592-100 (Chemistry Control Level I and II).
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Medtest Holdings, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The original mean assigned to the control too high, upon reassignment with additional data the new assigned mean was outside of the originally published range.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Pointe Scientific Chemistry Controls Level I and II LEVl: Amber glass vial w/PP white plastic cap. LEV2: Amber glass vial w/PP black plastic cap.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model Number(s): C7590-50 (Chemistry Control Level I), C7591-50 (Chemistry Control Level II), and C7592-100 (Chemistry Control Level I and II).

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2121-2017

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Class I - Dangerous

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