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PTS Panels Creatinine test strips. PTS Panels Creatinine Test Strips are intended to measure creatinine in whole blood.

FDA device recall Z-1903-2012 · posted 2012-06-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
During a routine product investigation, a creatinine sample with a value less than 1.0 mg/dl was tested on a version 2.60 CardioCek PA meter and the meter provided a result of 0.08mg/dl, which is not the reportable measuring range for the CardioChek PA meter for the creatinine assay.
Action taken
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc sent a URGENT FIELD CORRECTION letter dated May 15, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter instructed the customers to discontinue use and dispose of the product. PTS Inc. will provide appropriate replacement for any product that is properly identified on the attached Customer Acknowledgement and confirmation letter, If you have any questions please contact Customer Service toll-free at 1-877-870-5610, or +1-317-870-5610 ( outside the US )
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JFY
Quantity affected
1650 vials
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide Distribution including the states of CA and VA., and the countries of China, Poland, Ireland and France.
Date initiated
2012-05-15
Date posted
2012-06-28
Date terminated
2012-07-20
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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