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Liquichek 511Recalls & reported problems

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. · Liquichek Blood Gas Plus EGL Control Level 1 (An aqueous assayed blood gas, electrolyte and metabolite control.) · Class 1

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00847661003540), received between Mar 20, 2018 and Mar 20, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Human Factors Issue” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Human Factors Issue1

Patient problems

  • Laceration(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 20, 2018Human Factors Issue; Human Factors Issue

    THE COORDINATING ANALYST CONTACTED BIO-RAD TO REPORT A FINGER CUT INVOLVING LIQUICHEK BLOOD GAS PLUS EGL CONTROL, LOT 29510. THE LAB TECHNICIAN CUT A FINGER WHEN BREAKING AN AMPULE TO OPEN IT PRIOR TO RUNNING ON AN ANALYZER. THE TECHNICIAN RECEIVED CARE BY THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY TEAM. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE HOSPITAL LABORATORY. THE TECHNICIAN WA NOT WEARING GLOVES OR USING AN AMPULE BREAKER.

    Patient problems: Laceration(s)

    MAUDE report 7355467 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.