Recall Z-2360-2016 ยท GJS Test, Time, Prothrombin
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Monitoring System Model Number: 55128A Product Usage: The Alere INRatio/INRatio2 system uses a modified version of the one-stage PT test. After a drop of blood is applied to the test strip, it is drawn into the test area and mixed with reagents that initiate coagulation. When the blood clots, changes in impedance in the sample are detected by the monitor. The mo
| Date | Aug 19, 2016 (initiated Jul 11, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Alere San Diego is initiating a voluntary recall for the Alere INRatio/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring Systems (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/INRatio2 PT/INR Monitoring System but a significantly higher INR (outside of therapeutic range) when performed by a central laboratory. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Alere issued a press release on July 11, 2016. An Urgent Medical Device Letter dated July 26, 2016 was sent to affected customers on July 29, 2016. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to consult with their healthcare provider as soon as possible to transition to an alternate method of PT/INR testing and to contact the firm regarding return or disposal of unused product and obtaining device replacement from a different manufacturer. For questions contact the Alere INRatid1 Recall Hotline at 1-866-723-2535. |
| Distribution | 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 |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K072727 | INRATIO 2 PT MONITORING SYSTEM Hemosense, Inc., Oct 26, 2007 |