Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 13, 2021
Possible Misinterpretation of Displayed Measuring Units from INR to %Quick or Seconds; providing instructions to users for ensuring the meter is displaying INR results
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. recalled CoaguChek XS Prof (Professional) Meters- IVD professional healthcare providers for quanti… - a moderate-severity action.
CoaguChek XS Prof (Professional) Meters- IVD professional healthcare providers for quanti… was recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. in January 13, 2021. Reason: Possible Misinterpretation of Displayed Measuring Units from INR to %Quick or Seconds; providing instruction…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0803-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Possible Misinterpretation of Displayed Measuring Units from INR to %Quick or Seconds; providing instruction….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0803-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0803-2021) was formally reported on January 13, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 2, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Indianapolis, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 212,093 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Possible Misinterpretation of Displayed Measuring Units from INR to %Quick or Seconds; providing instructions to users for ensuring the meter is displaying INR results Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
212,093 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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Possible Misinterpretation of Displayed Measuring Units from INR to %Quick or Seconds; providing instructions to users for ensuring the meter is displaying INR results
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0803-2021 |
| Date reported | January 13, 2021 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. |
| Firm location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Affected scope | 212,093 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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