Medica Corporation is recalling 1,578 units of its Medica Capillary Tubes and EasyBloodGas/EasyStat Capillary Tube Kits. These tubes were found to have a systematic positive bias of up to 20% across the reportable potassium range. This defect can lead to falsely elevated potassium results in patient blood samples. Consumers and laboratory professionals should stop using the affected kits immediately and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The defect causes patient blood samples to show potassium levels that are higher than they actually are. In a clinical setting, false elevation of potassium results could lead to inappropriate medical treatments or a failure to diagnose underlying conditions, potentially causing patient harm.
A systematic positive bias of up to 20% identified across the reportable potassium range.
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