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Device product

VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10-Test Kit, Catalog No. 85310, 10 tests/box; 690 total tests. The VerifyNow IIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide. VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician. The VerifyNow System is a turbidimetric based optical detection system which measures platelet-induced aggregation. The system consists of an instrument, a disposable test device and quality control materials. The VerifyNow lIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, whole blood platelet function test used to measure glycoprotein (GP) lIb/IlIa receptor blockade in patients treated with abciximab or eptifibatide.

Z-0482-2014

November 14, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Accumetrics Inc
Event
Event 66834
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
69 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0482-2014

Official wording

Reason: Accumetrics is recalling the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa 10-Test because it contains incorrect information for the amount of time in which to perform the test following collection of the patient sample. The correct instruction is to perform the test within 15 minutes of collecting the patient sample.

Code information: Lot No. WC0181H, WC0181J, WC0181K

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including NY, PA, DC, CT, IN, NJ, AR, TX, AZ,and NM.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Accumetrics is recalling the VerifyNow IIb/IIIa 10-Test because it contains incorrect information for the amount of time in which to perform the test following collection of the patient sample. The correct instruction is to perform the test within 15 minutes of collecting the patient sample.