ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0720-03 ยท JPA System, Multipurpose For In Vitro Coagulation Studies

Roche Diagnostics Corp.

CoaguChek PT test strips, sold in 12 pack.

DateApr 10, 2003 (initiated Feb 20, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDiscrepancy between INR and the % Quick displayed on the meter.
Root causeOther
ActionCustomers in Germany were notified of the recall, and asked to return this lot of product. While the product is sold in many countries, Germany is the only country affected, since their results are the only ones reported as % Quick.
Quantity11412 containers
DistributionGermany
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K974569COAGUCHEK SYSTEM, COAGUCHEK SYSTEM FOR PROTHROMBIN TIME SELF TESTING
Boehringer Mannheim Corp., Jan 9, 1998