A1CNOW+ with sampler 10-Test Kits (Product No: 3022), Metrika, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. (This test provides quantitative measurement of the percent of glycated hemoglobin (%A1C) levels in capillary (fingerstick) or venous whole blood samples. The test is used by professional healthcare providers to monitor long-term glycemic control in people with diabetes. The product is sold as a kit with a disposable monitor and reagents for ten A1C tests and is suitable for use at the point-of-care.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0289-2008
- Event Number
- 44752
- Firm
- Metrika Inc
- FEI Number
- 3002940409
- Product Code
- LCP
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Process control
- Initiated
- August 31, 2007
- Terminated
- March 25, 2008
- Address
- 510 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085-4022
Description
A1CNOW+ with sampler 10-Test Kits (Product No: 3022), Metrika, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. (This test provides quantitative measurement of the percent of glycated hemoglobin (%A1C) levels in capillary (fingerstick) or venous whole blood samples. The test is used by professional healthcare providers to monitor long-term glycemic control in people with diabetes. The product is sold as a kit with a disposable monitor and reagents for ten A1C tests and is suitable for use at the point-of-care.
Incorrect Test Results: Due to manufacturing errors regarding temperature compensation factors, the device will give erroneously high results if the test is performed below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
A September 14, 2007, Urgent Device Recall letter was issued to all Distribution Center Managers to return recalled product for replacement. Customer notification was made via a Dear Healthcare Professional letter dated Sept. 14, 2007, also titled Urgent Medical Device Recall.
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