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Health product recall

HemosIL PT-Fibrinogen HS PLUS (2014-11-21)

Starting date:
November 21, 2014
Posting date:
November 28, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-42669

Recalled Products

HemosIL PT-Fibrinogen HS PLUS

Reason

Some vials of HemosIL PT-Fibrinogen HS PLUS, PN 0008469810, exhibit a yellow/brownish color after reconstitution instead of the typical white to off-white color. These vials were observed to cause prolonged prothrombin (PT) clotting times. If an affected vial is used with a patient sample, a significant shift in INR greater than 10% could occur with the potential to alter medical treatment.

Affected products

HemosIL PT-Fibrinogen HS PLUS

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

0008469810

Companies
Manufacturer

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

180 Hartwell Road

Bedford

01730-2443

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES