FDA Recall Terminated

VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10-Test Kit, Catalog No. 85310, 10 tests/box; 690 total tests. The VerifyNow IIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician. The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet-induced aggregation. The system consists of an instrument, a disposable test device and quality control materials. The VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide.

Recall: Z-0482-2014 · Initiated November 14, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0482-2014
Event Number
66834
Firm
Accumetrics Inc
FEI Number
3001376288
Product Code
JOZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
November 14, 2013
Posted
December 11, 2013
Terminated
December 23, 2013
Address
3985 Sorrento Valley Blvd, Ste B, San Diego, CA, 92121-1497

Description

VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10-Test Kit, Catalog No. 85310, 10 tests/box; 690 total tests. The VerifyNow IIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician. The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet-induced aggregation. The system consists of an instrument, a disposable test device and quality control materials. The VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide.

Reason

Accumetrics is recalling the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa 10-Test because it contains incorrect information for the amount of time in which to perform the test following collection of the patient sample. The correct instruction is to perform the test within 15 minutes of collecting the patient sample.

Action

Accumetrics sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated November 14, 2013 to end users for the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa 10-Test. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. The customers are instructed to call Accumetrics Customer Support at (800) 643-1640 option 2 or email at [email protected]. Customers are instructed to complete and return the enclosed Customer Account Tracking Form as soon as possible. For questions regarding this recall call 858-643-1600.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including NY, PA, DC, CT, IN, NJ, AR, TX, AZ,and NM.

Quantity

69 units