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VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, Catalog No. 85310, 10-Test Kit and Catalog No. 85011, 25-Test kit. Product Usage: The VerifyNow

FDA device recall Z-1172-2014 · posted 2014-03-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Accumetrics Inc
Reason for recall
Accumetrics is recalling the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa test because it may result in the reporting of an erroneous low platelet aggregation unit (PAU) result. An erroneous low PAU result may cause a low percent inhibition calculation or low baseline PAU.
Action taken
Accumetrics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 13, 2014 to all affected customers. The recall letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Cusotomers are instructed to complete the attached Customer Account Tracking Form and return it within 10 days by fax, email or mail. Customers with questions are instructed call Accumetrics Customer Support at (800) 643-1640 option 2 or email at support@accumetrics.com.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
JOZ
Quantity affected
576 units total (524 units in US)
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2014-02-13
Date posted
2014-03-11
Date terminated
2014-08-23
Location
San Diego, CA

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