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Alere San Diego, Inc. recalls Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips, Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional - 0100071 Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips,
Recalled January 14, 2015 · FDA recall Z-0880-2015 · Alere San Diego
Hazard
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. · FDA Class I
Units
77,342 units (12 test strips/box) and 308,947 units (48 test strips/box)
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution -- US nationwide, Canada, South America, EU, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Middle East.
Description
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.
Product
Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips, Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional - 0100071 Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips, Box of 12 - 0100139 Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips, Box of 48 The test strips are packaged in individually pouched test strips in a labeled box with 12 or 48 test strips per box. In vitro diagnostic system that provides a quantitative prothrombin time result, expressed in seconds and as an International normalized ratio (INR).
Manufacturer(s)
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →