Radiometer America Inc Dri-Tek BG-OX Cartridge, Model #D7120, Cat. #946-003 Cartridges used in the NPT7 Analyzer, an in vitro diagnostic device. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Dri-Tek BG-OX Cartridge, Model #D7120, Cat. #946-003 Cartridges used in the NPT7 Analyzer, an in vitro diagnostic device.
Brand
Radiometer America Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
D7120 946-003 Cartridges, Lot #R0299, Expiration Date: 02/2008.
Products Sold
D7120 946-003 Cartridges, Lot #R0299, Expiration Date: 02/2008.
Radiometer America Inc is recalling Dri-Tek BG-OX Cartridge, Model #D7120, Cat. #946-003 Cartridges used in the NPT7 Analyzer, an in vit due to Air bubbles may be trapped on or close to the O2 sensor in the pO2 chamber of the cuvettes in cartridges used for blood gas analysis on NPT7 analyzer.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Air bubbles may be trapped on or close to the O2 sensor in the pO2 chamber of the cuvettes in cartridges used for blood gas analysis on NPT7 analyzer. This produces too high pO2 readings without a question mark.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm initiated this recall with a letter to send to their customers, via Registered Mail, on 5/1/2006. The letter requests that the customers identify and discard the potentially defective cartridges from Lot #R0299. The letter is accompanied by a recall response page to be completed by the customer and faxed or mailed back to the Radiometer so that the customer can receive an equal number of replacement cartridges free-of-charge.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026