Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical - ABX PENTRA Calcium CP Reagent, Model A11A01633 - Class 3 Recall
ABX PENTRA Calcium CP Reagent, Model # A11A01633 Calcium plays an essential role in many cell functions: intracellularly in muscle contraction and glycogen metabolism, extracellularly, in bone mineralization, in blood coagulation and in transmission of nerve impulses. Calcium is present in plasma in three forms: free, bound to proteins or complexed with anions as phosphate, citrate and bicarbonate. Under physiological conditions, calcium balance is determined by the relationship between calcium intake and calcium absorption and excretion. Urinary excretion is an important determinant of calcium retention in the body. De...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - September 27, 2013 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts