Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0882-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Alere San Diego, Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Quantity | 231,967 Test Systems including Monitors |
| Location | San Diego, CA, United States |
Official product description
INRatio 2 Monitors - 0200431 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Professional Testing System - 0200432 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System - 0200433 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System - 0200457 Alere INRatio 2 Replacement Monitor - 55112 Alere INRatio 2 Replacement Monitor - 55131 Alere INRatio 2 Replacement Monitor - 55128A Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Professional Monitoring System The test systems contain individually packaged components needed to use the product, such as a monitor, user guide, quick reference guide training DVD or CD, Lancets (home monitoring kits contain an Autolet, Unilet, gauze pads, and alcohol wipes), power supply (home monitoring kits contain AA batteries), results log book and a warranty card. None of the components, except for the lancets, are sterile. Intended for in vitro diagnostic use for quantitative determination of international normalized ratio (INR) in fresh capillary whole blood to monitor the effect of warfarin on clotting time by health care professionals and home users.
Why the product was recalled
In certain cases, an INRatio PT/INR Monitor system may provide an INR result that is significantly lower than a result obtained using a reference INR system (laboratory method). This issue can arise if the patient has certain medical conditions. It can also occur if the instructions in the labeling for performing the test are not followed.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- US nationwide, Canada, South America, EU, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Middle East.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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