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Hemochron Jr. Whole Blood Microcoagulation System APTT… recallZ-2088-2014 · ITC-Nexus Dx · initiated Jun 20, 2014

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in July 2014

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from ITC-Nexus Dx or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Test results may be erroneously elevated or report an out-of-range high (OOR-H) error code in non heparinized blood samples.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

ITC issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters/Response Forms dated June 20, 2014, to End-users and US Distributors were notified. ITC asks that this communication be forwarded to all those within your organization who need to be aware of this matter. If any affected products have been forwarded to another facility, a copy of this communication should be forwarded to them immediately. Customers should check their inventory for the affected lot. The affected lot should not be used and quarantined until return to ITC. The attached form should be completed and returned to ITC within 10 days. ITC will review the form and contact the customer to coordinate any returns. For questions, please contact Technical Support: Telephone 732-548-5700, Extension 4011 E-mail: [email protected] Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Eastern Time.For urgent matters, Technical Support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2088-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jun 20, 2014
Posted by the FDA
Jul 21, 2014
Recalling firm
ITC-Nexus Dx
Quantity
US- 315 cuvettes; OUS - 2835 cuvettes
Product code
JPA
FDA submissions
K940401
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including the states of Georgia, Virginia and New York., and the countries of Canada, France, Italy, Liechtenstein and Romania.

Product description

Hemochron Jr. Whole Blood Microcoagulation System APTT Cuvette. For in vitro diagnostic coagulation test. Catalog number J103.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Number A4JCA001

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K940401 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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