FDAClass IJanuary 14, 2015

INRatio 2 Monitors - 0200431 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR recall: Labeling Error

INRatio 2 Monitors - 0200431 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Professional Testing System - 0200432 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System - 0200433…

Why was INRatio 2 Monitors - 0200431 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR 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 0200431, 0200432, 0200433, 0200457, 55112, 55131, and 55128A.

Product
INRatio 2 Monitors - 0200431 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Professional Testing System - 0200432 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System - 0200433…
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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