August 5th, 2011 | fda-warning
RECALL: Inaccurate Electrolyte Results From Synchron LX “ISE” Flow Cell
Healthcare professionals were notified that incorrect electrolyte results may be caused by ratio pump wear, silver iodide build-up on the chloride electrode, microbial contamination, general non-ISE hardware, and maintenance in the instruments (ion selective electrolyte flow cell). Many serious adverse health events may occur as a result.
RECALL: Inaccurate Electrolyte Results from Synchron LX “ISE” Flow Cell
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