FDAClass IJanuary 14, 2015

INRatio Monitors - 0100004 Alere INRatio PT/INR System recall: Labeling Error

INRatio Monitors - 0100004 Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional - 0100007 INRatio Prothrombin Time (PT) Monitoring System - 0100137 Alere INRatio…

Why was INRatio Monitors - 0100004 Alere INRatio PT/INR System recalled?

In certain cases, an INRatio PT/INR Monitor system may provide an INR result that is significantly lower than a result obtained using a reference INR system (laboratory method). This issue can arise if the patient has certain medical conditions. It can also occur if the instructions in the labeling for performing the test are not followed.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

All lots of part numbers: 0100004, 0100007, and 0100137.

Product
INRatio Monitors - 0100004 Alere INRatio PT/INR System Professional - 0100007 INRatio Prothrombin Time (PT) Monitoring System - 0100137 Alere INRatio…
Recalling firm
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Quantity
231,967 Test Systems including Monitors
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US nationwide, Canada, South America, EU, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Middle East.
Recall date
January 14, 2015
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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