FDA Recall Terminated

PTT-LA. Lupus anticoagulant-sensitive APTT reagent. Diagnostica Stago, 6x 2mL.. Distributed in the USA by: Diagnostica Stago, Inc., Five Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Recall: Z-1419-05 · Initiated April 13, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1419-05
Event Number
32494
Firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
FEI Number
2245451
Product Code
GGW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 13, 2005
Posted
August 30, 2005
Terminated
October 3, 2006
Address
5 Century Dr, Parsippany, NJ, 07054-4607

Description

PTT-LA. Lupus anticoagulant-sensitive APTT reagent. Diagnostica Stago, 6x 2mL.. Distributed in the USA by: Diagnostica Stago, Inc., Five Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Reason

Variable clotting times observed with the PTT-LA, Lupus Anticoagulant-Sensitive APTT Reagent.

Action

On 4/13/2005, recall notification letters were sent to all customers and instructed them to stop using the kits and to dispose of the kits according to local regulations.

Distribution

The firm distributed this product to 32 clinics/laboratories/hospitals nationwide.

Quantity

740 kits