Diagnostica Stago recalls Neoplastine Cl Plus reagent vials with confirmed defect causing prolonged prothrombin time (PT) readings. Affected lots expire 2018-2019. Stop using if you have these lots.
Confirmed defect of homogeneity where some reagent vials will give prolonged Prothrombin Time (decreased PT%).
Diagnostica Stago recalls Neoplastine Cl Plus reagent vials that may give prolonged prothrombin time (PT) readings. This defect could lead to inaccurate blood clotting tests if used in normal medical procedures.
The reagent vials have a defect causing some to give prolonged prothrombin time (PT) readings. This means blood clotting tests may be inaccurate, potentially leading to incorrect medical decisions.
Healthcare professionals using the Neoplastine Cl Plus reagent vials for prothrombin time testing. Those with the specific lots listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the lot numbers on the vial: 250041RX (exp 2018-02), 250077 (exp 2018-02), 250246RU (exp 2018-03), 251492 (exp 2018-09), 251308 (exp 2018-10), 251626 (exp 2019-01), 251730 (exp 2019-02), or 251772 (exp 2019-02).
Identify the lot number on the vial to see if it matches the affected lots listed: 250041RX, 250077, 250246RU, 251492, 251308, 251626, 251730, or 251772.
The reagent vials have a confirmed defect causing some to give prolonged prothrombin time (PT) readings, which could lead to inaccurate blood clotting tests.
Check the lot number on the vial. If it matches the affected lots, stop using it and contact Diagnostica Stago for further instructions.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this defect.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Diagnostica Stago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1069-2018 — Diagnostica Stago Diagnostica Stago Hello, I own a Diagnostica Stago that is covered by recall Z-1069-2018 from Diagnostica Stago. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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