# FDA recall Z-1370-2026

> **Medica Corporation** · Class II · device recall initiated 2025-12-31.

## Product

Medica Capillary Tubes; EasyBloodGas/EasyStat Capillary Tube Kit.

## Reason for recall

A systematic positive bias of up to 20% was identified across the reportable potassium range, resulting in false elevation results of patient samples when using Medica s capillary tubes.

## Distribution

International distribution to the countries of Russia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Pakistan, Belarus.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1370-2026
- **Recalling firm:** Medica Corporation
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2025-12-31
- **Report date:** 2026-02-25

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1370-2026

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1370-2026. Retrieved 2026-07-18 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1370-2026. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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