Z-2354-2016 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Alere San Diego, Inc. — San Diego, CA

FDA device recall Z-2354-2016 was initiated by Alere San Diego, Inc. on Jul 11, 2016 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio¿/INRatio¿2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a… The recall status is terminated (terminated Jul 20, 2017).

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Aug 31, 2016
Initiation Date
Jul 11, 2016
Termination Date
Jul 20, 2017
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Description

Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional Model Numbers: 0100004 Product Usage: Alere INRatio ¿ 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use): The Alere INRatio ¿ 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use), consisting of the INRatio ¿ 2 Monitor and INRatio¿ 2 PT/INR test strip, is used 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. The Alere INRatio¿ 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use) is intended for use outside of the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The Alere INRatio¿ 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use) is not intended to be used for screening purposes.

Reason for Recall

Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio¿/INRatio¿2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Test Strips and Meters). This action is being initiated as a result of patients who had a therapeutic or near-therapeutic INR with the Alere INRatio¿/INRatio¿2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and foreign distribution to the countries of: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Daruss, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Netherlands, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Ukraine, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

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