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ProTime Microcoagulation System; PROTIME CUVETTE AND PROTIME3 CUVETTE; Store the foil-pouched cuvettes refrigerated 2-8C (36 - 36F); MATERIALS PROVIDED; ProTime cuvettes with Tenderlett Plus; or; Protime3 cuvettes with Tenderlett Plus LV; Product Instructions; Antiseptic, gauze (with self-test package only); International Technidyne Corporation; 8 Olsen Avenue; Edison, NJ 08820 USA; a subsidiary of Thoratec Corporation The ProTime Microcoagulation System consists of a portable, battery operated instrument and disposable cuvette for quantitative determination of prothrombin time (PT) from fingerstick whole blood or anticoagulant-free venous whole blood. There are two different types of cuvettes available for use with the ProTime Microcoagulation System: a ProTime cuvette and a ProTime3 cuvette. The ProTime cuvette is black color coded and utilizes three channels for the PT assays and two channels for integral controls. It requires approximately 65 ul of blood (approximately 3 drops). The ProTime3 cuvette is blue color coded and utilizes one channel for PT assay and two channels for integral controls. The ProTime3 cuvette requires approximately 27 ul of blood (approximately 1 large drop). The ProTime Microcoagulation System is intended for professional use in the management of patients treated with oral anticoagulants or for patient self-testing.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: July 16, 2013 Assuramed Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    *** 1) Product Number: PRO3-25; Lots: All Lots; Independence Medical Catalog Number: 55L2101002; *** 2) Product Number: PRO5-25; Lots: All Lots; Independence Medical Catalog Number: ICPRO525
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Assuramed
Reason for Recall:
The products may have been stored at temperatures outside their required storage conditions.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ProTime Microcoagulation System; PROTIME CUVETTE AND PROTIME3 CUVETTE; Store the foil-pouched cuvettes refrigerated 2-8C (36 - 36F); MATERIALS PROVIDED; ProTime cuvettes with Tenderlett Plus; or; Protime3 cuvettes with Tenderlett Plus LV; Product Instructions; Antiseptic, gauze (with self-test package only); International Technidyne Corporation; 8 Olsen Avenue; Edison, NJ 08820 USA; a subsidiary of Thoratec Corporation The ProTime Microcoagulation System consists of a portable, battery operated instrument and disposable cuvette for quantitative determination of prothrombin time (PT) from fingerstick whole blood or anticoagulant-free venous whole blood. There are two different types of cuvettes available for use with the ProTime Microcoagulation System: a ProTime cuvette and a ProTime3 cuvette. The ProTime cuvette is black color coded and utilizes three channels for the PT assays and two channels for integral controls. It requires approximately 65 ul of blood (approximately 3 drops). The ProTime3 cuvette is blue color coded and utilizes one channel for PT assay and two channels for integral controls. The ProTime3 cuvette requires approximately 27 ul of blood (approximately 1 large drop). The ProTime Microcoagulation System is intended for professional use in the management of patients treated with oral anticoagulants or for patient self-testing.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

*** 1) Product Number: PRO3-25; Lots: All Lots; Independence Medical Catalog Number: 55L2101002; *** 2) Product Number: PRO5-25; Lots: All Lots; Independence Medical Catalog Number: ICPRO525

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2198-2013

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