FDA Recall Terminated

Stago IVD, Liquid Anti-Xa, NDC 3607450003116. The STA - Liquid Anti-Xa kits are intended for use with STA-R, STA Compact and STA Satellite Analyzers for the quantitative determination of the plasma levels of unfractionated (UFH) and low molecular weight (LMWH) heparins by measuring their anti-Xa activity on antithrombin in a competitive assay using a synthetic chromogenic substrate.

Recall: Z-2650-2014 · Initiated July 18, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2650-2014
Event Number
69070
Firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
FEI Number
2245451
Product Code
KFF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
July 18, 2014
Posted
September 16, 2014
Terminated
January 16, 2015
Address
5 Century Dr, Parsippany, NJ, 07054-4607

Description

Stago IVD, Liquid Anti-Xa, NDC 3607450003116. The STA - Liquid Anti-Xa kits are intended for use with STA-R, STA Compact and STA Satellite Analyzers for the quantitative determination of the plasma levels of unfractionated (UFH) and low molecular weight (LMWH) heparins by measuring their anti-Xa activity on antithrombin in a competitive assay using a synthetic chromogenic substrate.

Reason

Diagnostica Stago Inc. received some customer complaints regarding a misreading of Reagent 1 (substrate) barcode on STA analyzers.

Action

Diagnostica Stago sent a "Quality Information" letter/Customer Acknowledgement form to its customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. For additional information and further support contact the Diagnostica Stago Hotline at 800-725-0607.

Distribution

Distributed USA (nationwide) and the country of Canada.

Quantity

514 kits