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Health product recall

SIMPLIRED D-DIMER (2016-05-31)

Starting date:
May 31, 2016
Posting date:
June 24, 2016
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-59020

A. SIMPLIRED D-DIMER

Reason

Data from long term stability monitoring shows that there is a decline in sensitivity performance of the SimpliRED D-dimer kits containing test reagent 1012-34437. This decline in sensitivity performance may affect qualitative results. False negative results are possible on the SimpliRED D-dimer test which may incorrectly influence the clinical diagnostic decision and could in some circumstances contribute to a delay in the diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

Affected products

A. SIMPLIRED D-DIMER

Lot or serial number

PW070A

Model or catalog number

DSRK4

Companies

Manufacturer
BBI SOLUTIONS OEM LIMITED,
ALCHEMY HOUSE, TOM MCDONALD AVENUE
MEDIPARK, DUNDEE,
DD2 1NH
UNITED KINGDOM