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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Triage D-dimer PN 98100 Used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation or thromboembolic events including pulmonary embolism.

Reported: July 18, 2012 Initiated: May 22, 2012 #Z-1932-2012

Product Description

Triage D-dimer PN 98100 Used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation or thromboembolic events including pulmonary embolism.

Reason for Recall

Certain lots of the affected products may have significantly decreased precision relative to the package insert, which could result in an increased frequency of false positive or false negative results. These false positive and false negative results are unpredictable within lots and may not be detected by Quality Control testing.

Details

Recalling Firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Units Affected
1,972 kits
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Triage D-dimer PN 98100 Used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation or thromboembolic events including pulmonary embolism.. Recalled by Alere San Diego, Inc.. Units affected: 1,972 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain lots of the affected products may have significantly decreased precision relative to the package insert, which could result in an increased frequency of false positive or false negative results. These false positive and false negative results are unpredictable within lots and may not be detected by Quality Control testing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 18, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1932-2012.