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BC Thrombin Reagent . Thrombin Time Test

FDA device recall Z-0007-05 · posted 2004-10-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Dade Behring , Inc.
Reason for recall
The product does not demonstrate the expected prolonged thrombin times for specimens obtained from patients recieving heparin
Action taken
The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 7/21/04 to their accounts informing them of the problem and the need to discard the product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GJA
Quantity affected
3942 kits
Distribution
The products were shipped to medical facilities in CT, FL, IA, IL, NJ, PA, and WI. The products were also shipped to Austria, Bosnia, Croatia, Hungry, Germany, Poland, Spain, RussiaFrance, Italy, Aust
Date initiated
2004-07-21
Date posted
2004-10-05
Date terminated
2004-12-15
Location
Newark, DE

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