FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

CoaguChek XS System (PST) The CoaguChek XS PT test strips are part of the CoaguChek XS System. The CoaguChek XS System measures blood-clotting time for people who are taking anticoagulation medications such as Coumadin¿ or warfarin.

Recall: Z-1581-2013 · Reported July 3, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1581-2013
Event ID
65246
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 3, 2013
Initiation Date
May 16, 2013
Classification Date
June 24, 2013
Termination Date
April 16, 2014
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025, United States

Description

CoaguChek XS System (PST) The CoaguChek XS PT test strips are part of the CoaguChek XS System. The CoaguChek XS System measures blood-clotting time for people who are taking anticoagulation medications such as Coumadin¿ or warfarin.

Reason

Roche has confirmed the potential for an undetected elevated INR test result with the CoaguChek XS, CoaguChek XS Plus, and CoaguChek XS Pro meters. In rare cases, instead of a value, an ERROR 6 message is displayed.

Code Info

Model/Catalog/Part Number: 04837738001

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

204,205 meters total