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STA Satellite Automated Multi-Parameter Analyzer This system is a fully automatic clinical instrument indicated and inte

FDA device recall Z-0252-2013 · posted 2012-11-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Reason for recall
Following a single customer complaint that incorrect INR values were occasionally printed for PT tests, even though the primary units (seconds) were correct, the firm investigated and confirmed the potential for printing incorrect secondary units when using an external printer and the customer printout mode on the STA Satellite.
Action taken
Diagnostica Stago sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated June 12, 2012, to all affected customers via email return receipt requested on June 15, 2012. Customers were instructed to follow the instructions in the notification and complete the Customer Verification form and return to the Hotline by fax to 973-644-9348. For additional information, customers were instructed to contact the Hotline at 800-725-0607. For questions regarding this recall call 973-631-1200, ext 2044.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JPA
Quantity affected
232 units US; 5 units Canada
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada
Date initiated
2012-06-15
Date posted
2012-11-06
Date terminated
2013-07-19
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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STA SATELLITE AUTOMATED MULTI-PARAMETER ANALYZER (K082248)Diagnostica Stago, Inc.2008-12-12