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STA-R blood coagulation analyzer. Catalog Number 57160.

FDA device recall Z-1422-05 · posted 2005-08-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Reason for recall
Concerning the STA-R blood coagulation analyzer, there is a possible failure mode associated with patient samples receiving prolonged exposure time to reagents during the cuvette roll change process.
Action taken
Alert on the problem was sent out on 6/20/2005 to all customers alerting the problem and instructions on how to prevent the problem. The units are not be to returned.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JPA
Quantity affected
215 units
Distribution
Units were distributed to clinics and hospitals nationwide.
Date initiated
2005-06-20
Date posted
2005-08-30
Date terminated
2005-08-30
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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