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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

CoaguChek XS Pro meters (catalog number 05530199160)bar code scanner. Used with the CoagCHEK XS Pro Meters to quantitatively determines prothrombin time ("PT").

Reported: April 24, 2013 Initiated: March 6, 2013 #Z-1114-2013

Product Description

CoaguChek XS Pro meters (catalog number 05530199160)bar code scanner. Used with the CoagCHEK XS Pro Meters to quantitatively determines prothrombin time ("PT").

Reason for Recall

Roche investigation into complaints found Accu-Chek Inform II and CoaguChek XS Pro System barcode reading meters had the potential of intermittent erroneous decoding of patient identification if barcodes being read fail to meet size and/or quality standards. Errors have been confirmed with the EAN 13 barcodes which should not be used for patient or operator identification.

Details

Units Affected
4467 both devices
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Location
Indianapolis, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CoaguChek XS Pro meters (catalog number 05530199160)bar code scanner. Used with the CoagCHEK XS Pro Meters to quantitatively determines prothrombin time ("PT").. Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. Units affected: 4467 both devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Roche investigation into complaints found Accu-Chek Inform II and CoaguChek XS Pro System barcode reading meters had the potential of intermittent erroneous decoding of patient identification if barcodes being read fail to meet size and/or quality standards. Errors have been confirmed with the EAN 13 barcodes which should not be used for patient or operator identification.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 24, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1114-2013.