[Recalled] Triage D-dimer PN 98100 Used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation or thromboembolic events including pulmonary embolism. — Certain lots of the affect
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Recall details
| Product | Triage D-dimer PN 98100 Used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation or thromboembolic events including pulmonary embolism. |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Alere San Diego, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1932-2012 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class I |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 22 May 2012 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Certain lots of the affected products may have significantly decreased precision relative to the package insert, which could result in an increased frequency of false positive or false negative results. These false positive and false negative results are unpredictable within lots and may not be detected by Quality Control testing.
This Class I recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
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