A1CNOW+ with sampler 10-Test Kits (Product No: 3022), Metrika, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. (This test provides quantitative measurement of the percent of glycated hemoglobin (%A1C) levels in capillary (fingerstick) or venous whole blood samples. The test is used by professional healthcare providers to monitor long-term glycemic control in people with diabetes. The product is sold as a kit with a disposable monitor and reagents for ten A1C tests and is suitable for use at the point-of-care.
FDA Recall Z-0289-2008 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmMetrika Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLCP
Date Initiated2007-08-31
Date Terminated2008-03-25
Product Quantity4,286
Reason for Recall
Incorrect Test Results: Due to manufacturing errors regarding temperature compensation factors, the device will give erroneously high results if the test is performed below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Firm Action
A September 14, 2007, Urgent Device Recall letter was issued to all Distribution Center Managers to return recalled product for replacement. Customer notification was made via a Dear Healthcare Professional letter dated Sept. 14, 2007, also titled Urgent Medical Device Recall.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide including states of AK, AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and Puerto Rico.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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