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Z-1854-2012Class II

VerifyNow System, part #85005-6H

Accumetrics, Inc. / initiated 2012-02-06 / Terminated

Accumetrics Inc began a recall of VerifyNow System, part #85005-6H Product Usage: The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay device is a whole blood assay used in the laboratory or point of care setting to... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The recall was initiated by Accumetrics because of a field correction to the VerifyNow System; specifically the results reported when running the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test. Currently the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test reports three...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1854-2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Accumetrics, Inc.
Product
VerifyNow System, part #85005-6H Product Usage: The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay device is a whole blood assay used in the laboratory or point of care setting to measure the level of platelet P2Y12 receptor blockade. The VerifyNow Systems intended for use with human whole blood and verify now test devices. The system should be operated by healthcare professionals trained on use of the system and in accordance with institution and policies and procedures. Accumetrics respresentatives will assist your institution in the installation of the system and operations of the operator.
Product code
JOZ System, Automated Platelet Aggregation
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated by Accumetrics because of a field correction to the VerifyNow System; specifically the results reported when running the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test. Currently the VerifyNow P2Y12 Test reports three values: PRU, BASE and % Inhibition. The change implemented is the elimination of the BASE and % Inhibition results. There will be no change to the reporting of the PRU result whic
FDA root cause
No Marketing Application
Action
Accumetrics, Inc. sent an Urgent Field Correction notification letter and an Ackknowledgement - fax back form to all affected customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers that an Accumetrics representative will be contacting them to schedule an appointment to update their VerifyNow instrument software. The letter stated that Accumetrics realizes that procedures and report format may need to be revised as software changes is implemented, and will provide assistance to help in making this transition. For any questions or concerns, call at 1-800-643-1640 ext. 2; or email at: [email protected].
Quantity in commerce
1,167 units total
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Not available

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1854-2012
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1853-2012Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1854-2012Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated