Events

Recall of STA Heparin Control kit used on STA analyzers (STA, STA Compact, STAR). The STA heparin control kit is a set of two plasmas containing different levels of unfractionated heparin (UFH) intended for the quality control of UFH assays performed on STA analyzers. Each kit contains 6 x 1 mL vials of Reagent 1 (STA Heparin Control 2) and 6 x 1 mL of Reagent 2 (STA Heparin Control 5) packaged in a white cardboard unit container. Distributed in the USA by : Diagnostica Stago, Inc, Five Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054, Lot 02019***.

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Diagnostica Stago, Inc..

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A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    29169
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-1081-04
  • Event Initiated Date
    2002-12-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2004-07-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2004-07-14
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=33246
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Analyzer, Heparin, Automated - Product Code JOX
  • Reason
    Incorrect assay ranges on the assay value insert for heparin control 5.
  • Action
    Manufacturer notified Diagnostica Stago, US of the problem in December 2002. Diagnostica Stago sent a letter dated 12/20/2002 along with replacement insert sheet and effectiveness check forms to all consignees.

Device

STA Heparin Control kit used on STA analyzers (STA, STA Compact, STAR). The STA heparin control ...
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number 02019. Exp. 1/31/2004.
  • Product Classification
    Hematology and Pathology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Diagnostica Stago shipped 523 kits to 133 US hospitals, laboratory, and clinics nationwide. There are 6 VA Hospitals.
  • Product Description
    STA Heparin Control kit used on STA analyzers (STA, STA Compact, STAR). The STA heparin control kit is a set of two plasmas containing different levels of unfractionated heparin (UFH) intended for the quality control of UFH assays performed on STA analyzers. Each kit contains 6 x 1 mL vials of Reagent 1 (STA Heparin Control 2) and 6 x 1 mL of Reagent 2 (STA Heparin Control 5) packaged in a white cardboard unit container. Distributed in the USA by : Diagnostica Stago, Inc, Five Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054, Lot 02019***.
  • Manufacturer
    Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

Manufacturer

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Diagnostica Stago, Inc., 5 Century Dr, Parsippany NJ 07054-4607
  • Source
    USFDA