FDA Devices recall · Reported June 27, 2012
VerifyNow P2Y12 Assay, Part Number: 85064, All reagent lots. Product Usage: The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay device is a whole blood assay used in the laboratory or point of care setting to measure the level of platelet P2Y12 receptor blockade. The VerifyNow Systems intended for use with human whole blood and verify now test devices. The system should be operated by healthcare professionals trained on use of the system and in accordance with institution and policies and procedures. Accumetrics res
The recall was initiated by Accumetrics because of a field correction to the VerifyNow System; specifically the results reported when running the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test. Currently …
Accumetrics Inc recalled VerifyNow P2Y12 Assay, Part Number: 85064, All reagent lots. Product Usage: The Verif… - a moderate-severity action.
VerifyNow P2Y12 Assay, Part Number: 85064, All reagent lots. Product Usage: The Verif… was recalled by Accumetrics Inc in June 27, 2012. Reason: The recall was initiated by Accumetrics because of a field correction to the VerifyNow System; specifically t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1853-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Accumetrics Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The recall was initiated by Accumetrics because of a field correction to the VerifyNow System; specifically t….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 26K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- June 27, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1853-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
VerifyNow P2Y12 Assay, Part Number: 85064, All reagent lots. Product Usage: The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay device is a whole blood assay used in the laboratory or point of care setting to measure the level of platelet P2Y12 receptor blockade. The VerifyNow Systems intended for use with human whole blood and verify now test devices. The system should be operated by healthcare professionals trained on use of the system and in accordance with institution and policies and procedures. Accumetrics respresentatives will assist your institution in the installation of the system and operations of the operator.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated by Accumetrics because of a field correction to the VerifyNow System; specifically the results reported when running the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test. Currently the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test reports three values: PRU, BASE and % Inhibition. The change implemented is the elimination of the BASE and % Inhibition results. There will be no change to the reporting of the PRU result whic
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1853-2012 |
| Date reported | June 27, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 6, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Accumetrics Inc |
| Firm location | San Diego, CA |
| Affected scope | 26,075 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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