RecallDepth

CoaguChek Pro DM meter; catalog # 1894048 and 1893211.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 14, 2003).

Company
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Recall Initiated
March 12, 2003
Posted
May 14, 2003
Terminated
February 3, 2005
Recall Number
Z-0813-03
Quantity
1322
Firm Location
Indianapolis, IN
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

High frequency signals from other medical or communications equipment will result in a variable positive bias in test results.

Distribution

United States

Lot / Code Info

All units.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Urgent Product Removal letters dated 3/12/03 were sent to all customers. Distributors were asked to conduct a recall from their customers. Replacement meters are not currently available from Roche. Roche will temporarily provide a CoaguChek S system to run PT samples and will reimburse for APTT and ACT tests that are sent to an accredited outside laboratory.

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