ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0172-06 ยท DAP Fibrinogen And Fibrin Split Products, Antigen, Antiserum, Control

Dade Behring , Inc.

Advanced D-Dimer used with the Sysmex CA-1500, CA-7000, CA-500 Systems when using the AKIMA method.

DateNov 18, 2005 (initiated Jul 29, 2005)
StatusTerminated
ReasonReports of false negative results on Sysmex Coagulation System.
Root causeOther
ActionOn 7/29/05, the recalling firm issued a recall letter to their accounts informing them of the probelm. The letter also provided instruction on how to prevent the probelm from occurring - change from the AKIMA method to the Point ot Point method.
Quantity2987 units
DistributionThe product was shipped to medical facilities nationwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K041438ADVANCED D-DIMER ASSAY
Dade Behring, Inc., Aug 11, 2004