BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, Catalog No. 85310, 10-Test Kit and Catalog No. 85011, 25-Test kit. Product Usage: 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 IIb/IIIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. VerifyNow Ilb/Illa Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician.

    Recall: Z-1172-2014 · Initiated February 13, 2014

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1172-2014
    Event Number
    67508
    Firm
    Accumetrics Inc
    FEI Number
    3001376288
    Product Code
    JOZ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    February 13, 2014
    Posted
    March 11, 2014
    Terminated
    August 23, 2014
    Address
    3985 Sorrento Valley Blvd, Ste B, San Diego, CA, 92121-1497

    Description

    VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, Catalog No. 85310, 10-Test Kit and Catalog No. 85011, 25-Test kit. Product Usage: 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 IIb/IIIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. VerifyNow Ilb/Illa Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician.

    Reason

    Accumetrics is recalling the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa test because it may result in the reporting of an erroneous low platelet aggregation unit (PAU) result. An erroneous low PAU result may cause a low percent inhibition calculation or low baseline PAU.

    Action

    Accumetrics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 13, 2014 to all affected customers. The recall letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Cusotomers are instructed to complete the attached Customer Account Tracking Form and return it within 10 days by fax, email or mail. Customers with questions are instructed call Accumetrics Customer Support at (800) 643-1640 option 2 or email at [email protected].

    Distribution

    USA Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    576 units total (524 units in US)