FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#37744

Product

Roche CoaguChek System Controls (patient self testing); Catalog number 763, Part numbers 054200705 and 047514003.

FDA product code
GJSTest, Time, Prothrombin
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Hematology
510(k) numbers
K021190, K030845, K962571
Affected lot / code info
All lots.

Why it was recalled

Breaking the glass ampoule without first taking precautions may result in cuts/user injury from the glass.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified via letter dated 3/28/05 and were provided new ampoule breakage precautions/ instructions.

Recalling firm

Firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256-1025

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2005-03-28
Posted by FDA
2005-10-28
Terminated
2006-04-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #37744. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.