FDA Recall Terminated

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: Z-0289-2008 · Initiated August 31, 2007

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.

Reason

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.

Action

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.

Distribution

Nationwide including states of AK, AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and Puerto Rico.

Quantity

4,286