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Elecsys Troponin T; catalog number 2017644

FDA device recall Z-0870-03 · posted 2003-05-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Reason for recall
Hemoglobin interference limitation revised downward; hemolyzed samples may result in false negative results.
Action taken
An Urgent Product Correction letter was mailed to each account, during the week of 4/21/03, advising them not to use hemolyzed specimens with a hemoglobin level equal to, or greater than, 0.1 g/dL.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MMI
Distribution
United States
Date initiated
2003-04-25
Date posted
2003-05-29
Date terminated
2003-06-19
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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