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Class 1 Device Recall INRatio PT/INR Test Strips

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 Class 1 Device Recall INRatio PT/INR Test Stripssee related information
Date Initiated by FirmJuly 11, 2016
Date PostedAugust 19, 2016
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on July 20, 2017
Recall NumberZ-2361-2016
Recall Event ID 74665
510(K)NumberK092987 
Product Classification Test, time, prothrombin - Product Code GJS
ProductAlere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips Model Number: 0100071, 0100139 Product Usage: The INRatio/INRatio2 Test Strips perform a modified version of the one-stage Prothrombin Time test, using a recombinant human thromboplastin reagent. The clot formed in the Prothrombin Time reaction is detected by a change in the electrical impedance of the sample during the coagulation process. The system consists of a monitor and disposable test strips. The monitor measures impedance, heats the test strip to the proper reaction temperature, and provides a user interface. The blood sample is applied to the Test Strip and the clotting reaction occurs on the Test Strip.
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Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Alere San Diego, Inc.
9975 Summers Ridge Rd
San Diego CA 92121-2997
For Additional Information ContactJackie Lustig
781-341-4009
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		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.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Other
ActionAlere 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.
DistributionWorldwide 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, Netherlands, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Ukraine, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = GJS
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