FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#83820

Product

Roche CoaguChek XS System, CoaguChek XS Plus Care Kit, Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN; Model Number 05021537001. CoaguChek XS System and CoaguChek XS Plus System are point of care monitoring devices for people taking oral anticoagulation medication.

FDA product code
GJSTest, Time, Prothrombin
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Hematology
510(k) numbers
K071041
Affected lot / code info
All serial numbers.

Why it was recalled

The recommended cleaning procedures for the meter may cause a malfunction and falsely elevated test result reports.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. notified Consignees by letter dated July 22, 2009 informing them of the problem and instructing them to use revised cleaning procedures. For further questions, contact Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. at 1-317-521-3194.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated
2009-07-22
Posted by FDA
2009-09-03
Terminated
2011-04-27
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #83820. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

— recall: Roche CoaguChek XS System, CoaguChek XS Plus Care Kit, Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN; Model Nu · FDA Device Recalls