The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0414-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Recalled for N-proBNP Claim Removal

Randox Laboratories is recalling Liquid Cardiac Controls (CQ5053) to remove N-proBNP claims due to decreased recovery in recent lots.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The issue is a performance deviation (decreased recovery) leading to claim removal, without reported injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Randox Laboratories, Limited is recalling Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls, Catalogue Number CQ5053. The recall involves 6,702 units distributed in the United States (WV, CA, DE, NJ, NY, GA, IN, PR) and internationally. The affected lots are 4245CK, 4248CK, 4313CK, and 4316CK.

The recall is being conducted to remove claims for N-proBNP from the product. This action is due to an observed decrease in recovery for N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) in recent lots. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

Users of these products should stop using the affected lots and contact Randox Laboratories for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Catalogue Numbers CQ5053.
Affected units
6,702

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • 4248CK (Exp. 28Nov2019)
  • 4313CK (Exp. 28Jun2020) and 4316CK (Exp. 28Jun2020)

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Randox Laboratories, Limited under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →