EASYMax N. Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System, distributed in cardboard carton kits. Each kit contains the following components: Blood Glucose Meter; Test Strip x 10 ct.; Normal Control Solution; Carrying Case; Alkaline Battery x 2 ct.; Lancets x 5 ct.; Lancing Device; AST Lancing Device Cap; User's Manual; Test Strip Instructions and Control Solution Instructions. Indicated for use at home by persons with diabetes or in clinical setting by healthcare professionals as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.
FDA Recall Z-1937-2009 · Posted 2009-09-10
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Recalling FirmOak Tree International Holdings, LLC, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNBW
Date Initiated2009-05-26
Date Terminated2012-09-27
Product Quantity5,396 units
Reason for Recall
Blood glucose meters, which were set to the mmol/L. unit of measure, rather than the accepted/labeled mg./dL unit of measure, were distributed.
Firm Action
EPS Technology issued a certified notification letter to the sole distributor/customer: GEMCO, Coconut Creek, FL dated May 26, 2009. The letter describes the potential preset error and its possible consequences to the user/customer. The letter goes on to inform the distributor that EPS Technology Corp. will be sending out letters to all affected user/customers during a direct mailing. If the error is found, the user/customer can either: 1) have the firm's Customer Service Dept. instruct them as to how to fix the unit, or 2) request that a replacement meter be sent to them.
For further information, contact EPS Technology Customer Service at 1-866-994-3345.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution -- AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VA, WA, WY and HI.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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