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Class 2 Device Recall VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10Test Kit

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 Class 2 Device Recall VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10Test Kitsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmNovember 14, 2013
Date PostedDecember 11, 2013
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on December 23, 2013
Recall NumberZ-0482-2014
Recall Event ID 66834
510(K)NumberK011337 K013596 K992531 
Product Classification System, automated platelet aggregation - Product Code JOZ
ProductVerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10-Test Kit, Catalog No. 85310, 10 tests/box; 690 total tests. The VerifyNow IIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician. The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet-induced aggregation. The system consists of an instrument, a disposable test device and quality control materials. The VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide.
Code Information Lot No. WC0181H, WC0181J, WC0181K
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Accumetrics Inc
3985 Sorrento Valley Blvd Ste B
San Diego CA 92121-1497
For Additional Information Contact
858-643-1600
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		Accumetrics is recalling the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa 10-Test because it contains incorrect information for the amount of time in which to perform the test following collection of the patient sample. The correct instruction is to perform the test within 15 minutes of collecting the patient sample.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Other
ActionAccumetrics sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated November 14, 2013 to end users for the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa 10-Test. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. The customers are instructed to call Accumetrics Customer Support at (800) 643-1640 option 2 or email at support@accumetrics.com. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Customer Account Tracking Form as soon as possible. For questions regarding this recall call 858-643-1600.
Quantity in Commerce69 units
DistributionNationwide Distribution including NY, PA, DC, CT, IN, NJ, AR, TX, AZ,and NM.
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 = JOZ
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