FDAMarch 1, 2024device
Abbott Cholestech LDX Battery Kit, Model: 3LP656194-PCM-LD, PN: 55170
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
There is a potential that the Cholestech LDX battery (an external battery pack available as an optional accessory to the Cholestech LDX Analyzer) may swell which could cause minor burns, cuts or abrasions, or low current electrical shock to the user.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Ongoing
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Recall history
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