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VerifyNow P2Y12 Assay Device Kit, Part Number 85054

FDA device recall Z-0228-2007 · posted 2006-12-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Accumetrics Inc
Reason for recall
The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay can report an erroneous result instead of an error message when a sample with low hematocrit is run.
Action taken
The 333 consignees were notified by regular mail or by E-mail on 9/5/2006 -- 9/13/2006. There were four versions of the notification letter tailored to (1) domestic customers; (2) domestic distributors; (3) international customers; and (4) international distributors. Each notification was accompanied by a 'fax back' form which customers were asked to sign and return to Accumetrics as an acknowledgement they received the notification letter. The notification letter instructs consignees that test results with the VerifyNow P2Y12 Assay and all VerifyNow assays should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician. Caution is advised when testing patients outside the ranges documented in the package insert.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JOZ
Quantity affected
333
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution- USA, and countries of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, & Unit
Date initiated
2006-09-05
Date posted
2006-12-06
Date terminated
2012-03-26
Location
San Diego, CA

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RecordFirmDate
VERIFYNOW-P2Y12 ASSAY (K051231)Accumetrics, Inc.2005-08-05