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STA Heparin Control kit used on STA analyzers (STA, STA Compact, STAR). The STA heparin control kit is a set of two plas

FDA device recall Z-1081-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Reason for recall
Incorrect assay ranges on the assay value insert for Heparin Control 5.
Action taken
Manufacturer notified Diagnostica Stago, US of the problem in December 2002. Diagnostica Stago sent a letter dated 12/20/2002 along with replacement insert sheet and effectiveness check forms to all consignees.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JOX
Quantity affected
523
Distribution
Diagnostica Stago shipped 523 kits to 133 US hospitals, laboratory, and clinics nationwide. There are 6 VA Hospitals.
Date initiated
2002-12-20
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2004-07-14
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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