PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

CoaguChek XS Pro System The CoaguChek XS Pro System (CoaguChek XS Pro meter and CoaguChek XS PT Test strips) quantitatively determines prothrombin time ("PT"), using capillary blood or whole blood from a vein (non anticoagulated venous whole blood).

Reported: July 3, 2013 Initiated: May 16, 2013 #Z-1582-2013

Product Description

CoaguChek XS Pro System The CoaguChek XS Pro System (CoaguChek XS Pro meter and CoaguChek XS PT Test strips) quantitatively determines prothrombin time ("PT"), using capillary blood or whole blood from a vein (non anticoagulated venous whole blood).

Reason for Recall

Roche has confirmed the potential for an undetected elevated INR test result with the CoaguChek XS, CoaguChek XS Plus, and CoaguChek XS Pro meters. In rare cases, instead of a value, an ERROR 6 message is displayed.

Details

Units Affected
537 meters total
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Indianapolis, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CoaguChek XS Pro System The CoaguChek XS Pro System (CoaguChek XS Pro meter and CoaguChek XS PT Test strips) quantitatively determines prothrombin time ("PT"), using capillary blood or whole blood from a vein (non anticoagulated venous whole blood).. Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. Units affected: 537 meters total.
Why was this product recalled?
Roche has confirmed the potential for an undetected elevated INR test result with the CoaguChek XS, CoaguChek XS Plus, and CoaguChek XS Pro meters. In rare cases, instead of a value, an ERROR 6 message is displayed.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 3, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1582-2013.