FDA Recall Terminated

CoaguChek XS PT Test; All Catalog/REF Numbers that do NOT end in 160 The CoaguChek XS PT test strips are part of the CoaguChek XS System. The CoaguChek XS System is intended for properly selected and suitably trained users or their caregivers on the prescription or other order of the treating doctor.

Recall: Z-0787-2019 · Initiated December 20, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0787-2019
Event Number
81857
Firm
TERRIFIC CARE LLC 61 Willet St Bldg A-1, Fl 2 Passaic NJ 07055-1971
FEI Number
3014100519
Product Code
GJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
December 20, 2018
Posted
February 1, 2019
Terminated
December 29, 2020

Description

CoaguChek XS PT Test; All Catalog/REF Numbers that do NOT end in 160 The CoaguChek XS PT test strips are part of the CoaguChek XS System. The CoaguChek XS System is intended for properly selected and suitably trained users or their caregivers on the prescription or other order of the treating doctor.

Reason

Potential for abnormally high INR test results with the CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips for customers who purchased products directly from Terrific Care LLC dba MedEx Supply via website/telephone/facsimile.

Action

On December 20, 2018, Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply Dist, Inc. sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter (dated 12/19/18) of Roche CoaguChek test strips distributed directly to U.S. consumers by Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply Dist, Inc. via website/telephone/facsimile orders. On December 21, 2018, Terrific Care, LLC / Medex Supply Dist, Inc. re-issued an Amended Press Release identifying affected Catalog Numbers and lots. On December 26, 2018, recall notices were issued to customers via email. On or about January 29, 2019, Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply Dist, Inc. re-issued Urgent Medical Device Recall and Response Forms to customers. Actions Required: 1) Immediately stop using and quarantine all CoaguChek XS Test Strips sold by Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply Dist, Inc. via website/phone orders/facsimile. 2) If you have product to return, please send an E-Mail to [email protected] or call a customer service specialist at 888-433-2300 between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. 3) Include your order ID, and insert - Recall- in the email subject line. 4) Complete and return the attached response form via email. 5) For reimbursement, contact Terrific Care by phone at 888-433-2300 or by email at [email protected]. - Patients, caretakers and health care providers should switch to new batches of CoaguCheck XS P Test Strips. New batches should be obtained by contacting Roche Diagnostics Corporation at 1-800-428-4674. -Patients who are using devices affected by the recall should contact their health care providers immediately to determine an alternative testing method while waiting for replacement strips that are not affected.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

793 boxes