| Class 2 Device Recall PTS Panels(R) Glucose Test Strips | |
Date Initiated by Firm | April 04, 2013 |
Date Posted | May 25, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 16, 2014 |
Recall Number | Z-1403-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
65067 |
510(K)Number | K013068 |
Product Classification |
System, test, blood glucose, over the counter - Product Code NBW
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Product | PTS PANELS, Glucose Test Strips for use with CardioChek Brand Analyzers
Product Usage: used by healthcare professionals and individuals with diabetes to measure glucose in whole blood |
Code Information |
U1117 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. 7736 Zionsville Rd Indianapolis IN 46268-2175
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For Additional Information Contact | Renee Nasser 317-870-5610 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Internal investigation demonstrated under-recovery for glucose when tested against a reference method. This could result in a low to moderate health risk. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
Action | Polymer Technology Systems sent a Field Correction Action letters dated April 4, 2013 to distributors and customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter directed customers to discontinue use and dispose of remaining inventory of recalled product. Customers were asked to acknowledge and confirm recall directions were follwed by fax to 1-317-870-5608. |
Quantity in Commerce | 7048 total, 3499 in USA |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including Puerto Rico and countries of: UK, CHL, ENG, BEL, ITA, TKY, BEL, LIT, LTV, EGY, SPG, HOK, SWE, MEX, UAE, COR, ISR, MAL, AUS, POR, POL, SLN and STQ. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = NBW
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