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Device product

Bayer brand A1CNow+ MULTI-TEST A1C SYSTEM TEST KITS (PART NUMBER 3021/08842610); Hemoglobin A1c Monitor; Glycosylated Hemoglobin Assay; Product is manufactured and distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, Sunnyvale, CA The A1CNow+ test provides quantitative measurement of the percent of glycated hemoglobin (%HbA1c or %A1C) levels in capillary (fingerstick) or venous whole blood samples. The test is for professional use to monitor glycemic control in people with diabetes.

Z-0136-2014

August 26, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Bayer Healthcare Llc
Event
Event 66101
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
138 Kits in US (Total 2452)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0136-2014

Official wording

Reason: Test results from these lots may produce a high-bias reading (by up to 20%) that is outside of limits defined for stability and product accuracy when product is stored at room temperature four (4) to five (5) months after release.

Code information: Lot: 1300733 (US, China); Lot: 1300712 (Argentina, Uruguay); Lots: 1300711, 130012 (Japan)

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to China, Argentina, Uruguay, Japan.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Test results from these lots may produce a high-bias reading (by up to 20%) that is outside of limits defined for stability and product accuracy when product is stored at room temperature four (4) to five (5) months after release.