Hemochron Jr. Citrate APTT Cuvette 510(k) K014008 A unitized microcoagulation test intended to ...

FDA Recall #Z-0937-2014 — Class II — December 19, 2013

Recall #Z-0937-2014 Date: December 19, 2013 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Hemochron Jr. Citrate APTT Cuvette 510(k) K014008 A unitized microcoagulation test intended to be used in performing a quantitative, one -stage APTT. The citrate APTT test is used for evaluation of low doses of heparin anticoagulant (up to 1.5 units/mL), depending upon individual patient heparin sensitivity.

Reason for Recall

ITC has determined that some Citrate APTT cuvettes may recover higher than expected results in normal individuals.

Recalling Firm

ITC-Nexus Dx — Edison, NJ

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

25,965 curvettes (7,425 cuvettes US; 18,540 cuvettes OUS)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Serbia, Germany, Estonia, Italy, Spain and Saudia Arabia.

Code Information

E3JCC013-P1 - exp 2014-05 E3JCC014-P2 - exp - 2014-05 F3JCC015-P3 - exp -2014-06 F3JCC016 - exp - 2014-06 H3JCC017 - exp - 2014-08

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated