Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1897-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Nova Biomedical Corporation |
| Report date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Quantity | 22,395,802 test strips |
| Location | Waltham, MA, United States |
Official product description
Nova Max Glucose Test Strips (50 Count Retail) Catalog Number: 43437 Product Usage: The Nova Max Glucose Test Strips are for use with the Nova Max Family of Glucose Monitors (Nova Max, Nova Max Plus, Nova Max Link, BD Logic and Paradigm Link). These monitors are intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. They are intended for use by people with diabetes mellitus in the home and by healthcare professionals in clinical settings as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control
Why the product was recalled
Reports of false abnormally high glucose readings from test strips
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Chile, England , Peru, Nicaragua
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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