Date Initiated by Firm | May 15, 2012 |
Date Posted | June 28, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 20, 2012 |
Recall Number | Z-1903-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
61966 |
510(K)Number | K010456 |
Product Classification |
Enzymatic method, creatinine - Product Code JFY
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Product | PTS Panels Creatinine test strips.
PTS Panels Creatinine Test Strips are intended to measure creatinine in whole blood. Creatinine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of renal (kidney) diseases and in the monitoring of renal dialysis. This system is intended for the professional use for accurately and reproducibly measuring creatinine in human whole blood obtained from a finger stick sample |
Code Information |
Cat No. 1720; and Lot number F103 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. 7736 Zionsville Rd Indianapolis IN 46268-2175
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For Additional Information Contact | 317-870-5610 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | During a routine product investigation, a creatinine sample with a value less than 1.0 mg/dl was tested on a version 2.60 CardioCek PA meter and the meter provided a result of 0.08mg/dl, which is not the reportable measuring range for the CardioChek PA meter for the creatinine assay. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Software design |
Action | Polymer Technology Systems, Inc sent a URGENT FIELD CORRECTION letter dated May 15, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
The letter instructed the customers to discontinue use and dispose of the product. PTS Inc. will provide appropriate replacement for any product that is properly identified on the attached Customer Acknowledgement and confirmation letter,
If you have any questions please contact Customer Service toll-free at 1-877-870-5610, or +1-317-870-5610 ( outside the US ) |
Quantity in Commerce | 1650 vials |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide Distribution including the states of CA and VA., and the countries of China, Poland, Ireland and France. |
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 = JFY
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