Reported Nov 14, 2012 · Terminated

STA Satellite Automated Multi-Parameter Analyzer This system is a fully automatic clinical instrument indicated and…

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Diagnostica Stago, Inc. · 5 Century Dr · Parsippany, NJ · 07054-4607

Is this the product you have?

  • STA Satellite Automated Multi-Parameter Analyzer This system is a fully automatic clinical instrument indicated and intended for the performance of tests on human plasma, the results of which aid in the diagnosis of coagulation abnormalities or in monitoring anticoagulant therapy.
Lot codes and dates
  • K082248 D089976 Ref 58104 units
Amount recalled
232 units US; 5 units Canada

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Following a single customer complaint that incorrect INR values were occasionally printed for PT tests, even though the primary units (seconds) were correct, the firm investigated and confirmed the potential for printing incorrect secondary units when using an external printer and the customer printout mode on the STA Satellite¿.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jul 19, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:33 PM UTC

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