ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0814-03 ยท JPA System, Multipurpose For In Vitro Coagulation Studies

Roche Diagnostics Corp.

CoaguChek Plus meter; catalog # 475729 and 12816001.

DateMay 14, 2003 (initiated Mar 12, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonHigh frequency signals from other medical or communications equipment will result in a variable positive bias in test results.
Root causeOther
ActionUrgent Product Removal letters dated 3/12/03 were sent to all customers. Distributors were asked to conduct a recall from their customers. Replacement meters are not currently available from Roche. Roche will temporarily provide a CoaguChek S system to run PT samples and will reimburse for APTT and ACT tests that are sent to an accredited outside laboratory.
Quantity472
DistributionUnited States
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K860719BIOTRACK PROTIME CONTROLS (BIOTRACK PROTIME TEST)
Biotrack, Inc., May 23, 1986