FDA Recall Terminated

STA-R blood coagulation analyzer. Catalog Number 57160.

Recall: Z-1422-05 · Initiated June 20, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1422-05
Event Number
32714
Firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
FEI Number
2245451
Product Code
JPA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 20, 2005
Posted
August 30, 2005
Terminated
August 30, 2005
Address
5 Century Dr, Parsippany, NJ, 07054-4607

Description

STA-R blood coagulation analyzer. Catalog Number 57160.

Reason

Concerning the STA-R blood coagulation analyzer, there is a possible failure mode associated with patient samples receiving prolonged exposure time to reagents during the cuvette roll change process.

Action

Alert on the problem was sent out on 6/20/2005 to all customers alerting the problem and instructions on how to prevent the problem. The units are not be to returned.

Distribution

Units were distributed to clinics and hospitals nationwide.

Quantity

215 units