FDA Recall Terminated

TEG 5000 Thromboelastograph Coagulation Analyzer Product Usage: Multipurpose System for In Vitro Coagulation Studies

Recall: Z-1796-2013 · Initiated June 20, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1796-2013
Event Number
65635
Firm
Haemonetics Corporation
FEI Number
1219343
Product Code
JPA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Initiated
June 20, 2013
Posted
July 24, 2013
Terminated
June 4, 2015
Address
400 Wood Road, Braintree, MA, 02184-2412

Description

TEG 5000 Thromboelastograph Coagulation Analyzer Product Usage: Multipurpose System for In Vitro Coagulation Studies

Reason

Research Use Only (RUO) parameters were included in TEG 5000 User Manual.

Action

Haemonetics sent a Medical Device Correction letter dated June 20, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and action to be taken. The letter instructs customers to discard the current manuals and replace with revised manuals included with the Customer Notification Letter. A Consignee Response Form has been included with the letter, which is to be signed and returned for effectiveness purposes. Follow up will be made to customers who don't return the Response Form. For questions contact TEG Technical Support team at 1-800-438-2834.

Distribution

US Nationwide

Quantity

1590 devices