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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

INRatio Monitors - 0100004 Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional - 0100007 INRatio Prothrombin Time (PT) Monitoring System - 0100137 Alere INRatio Replacement Monitor The test systems contain individually packaged components needed to use the product, such as a monitor, user guide, quick reference guide training DVD or CD, Lancets (home monitoring kits contain an Autolet, Unilet, gauze pads, and alcohol wipes), power supply (home monitoring kits contain AA batteries), results log book a

Reported: January 14, 2015 Initiated: December 5, 2014 #Z-0881-2015

Product Description

INRatio Monitors - 0100004 Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional - 0100007 INRatio Prothrombin Time (PT) Monitoring System - 0100137 Alere INRatio Replacement Monitor The test systems contain individually packaged components needed to use the product, such as a monitor, user guide, quick reference guide training DVD or CD, Lancets (home monitoring kits contain an Autolet, Unilet, gauze pads, and alcohol wipes), power supply (home monitoring kits contain AA batteries), results log book and a warranty card. None of the components, except for the lancets, are sterile. In vitro diagnostic monitoring system used for the quantitative measurement of Prothrombin Time (PT) in fresh, capillary whole blood.

Reason for Recall

In certain cases, an INRatio PT/INR Monitor system may provide an INR result that is significantly lower than a result obtained using a reference INR system (laboratory method). This issue can arise if the patient has certain medical conditions. It can also occur if the instructions in the labeling for performing the test are not followed.

Details

Recalling Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Units Affected
231,967 Test Systems including Monitors
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US nationwide, Canada, South America, EU, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Middle East.
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
INRatio Monitors - 0100004 Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional - 0100007 INRatio Prothrombin Time (PT) Monitoring System - 0100137 Alere INRatio Replacement Monitor The test systems contain individually packaged components needed to use the product, such as a monitor, user guide, quick reference guide training DVD or CD, Lancets (home monitoring kits contain an Autolet, Unilet, gauze pads, and alcohol wipes), power supply (home monitoring kits contain AA batteries), results log book and a warranty card. None of the components, except for the lancets, are sterile. In vitro diagnostic monitoring system used for the quantitative measurement of Prothrombin Time (PT) in fresh, capillary whole blood.. Recalled by Alere San Diego, Inc.. Units affected: 231,967 Test Systems including Monitors.
Why was this product recalled?
In certain cases, an INRatio PT/INR Monitor system may provide an INR result that is significantly lower than a result obtained using a reference INR system (laboratory method). This issue can arise if the patient has certain medical conditions. It can also occur if the instructions in the labeling for performing the test are not followed.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 14, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0881-2015.