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TEG 5000 Thromboelastograph Coagulation Analyzer Product Usage: Multipurpose System for In Vitro Coagulation Studies

FDA device recall Z-1796-2013 · posted 2013-07-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Haemonetics Corporation
Reason for recall
Research Use Only (RUO) parameters were included in TEG 5000 User Manual.
Action taken
Haemonetics sent a Medical Device Correction letter dated June 20, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and action to be taken. The letter instructs customers to discard the current manuals and replace with revised manuals included with the Customer Notification Letter. A Consignee Response Form has been included with the letter, which is to be signed and returned for effectiveness purposes. Follow up will be made to customers who don't return the Response Form. For questions contact TEG Technical Support team at 1-800-438-2834.
Root cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Status
Terminated
Product code
JPA
Quantity affected
1590 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide
Date initiated
2013-06-20
Date posted
2013-07-24
Date terminated
2015-06-04
Location
Braintree, MA

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