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Hemochron Activated Clotting Time Low-Range Test Cuvette, REF: ACT-LR, to be used with the Hemochron Signature ELITE Whole Blood Microcoagulation System

FDA Recall Z-0880-2026 · Posted 2025-12-03

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeJBP
Date Initiated2025-11-05
Product Quantity20250

Reason for Recall

Test cuvettes, used with an assay for monitoring heparin anticoagulation, may have a foreign object that has sharp edges and could pose a risk of injury if not detected prior to handling.

Firm Action

On 11/5/2025, recall notices were mailed to Medical Directors, Lab Directors, Clinical Laboratory Managers, or Point of Care Coordinators who were asked to do the following: 1) Forward this communication to those within your organization who need to be aware and verify they understand the procedure and can complete the enclosed forms. 2) Forward the enclosed customer notification to all other organizations where affected devices may have been transferred. 3) Please check your inventory for affected devices. If you find any, please refrain from opening any pouches or using the product. Destroy all impacted cuvette pouches and/or boxes of the affected devices. 4) Complete and return the Customer Acknowledgment Form via email to [email protected] 5) If you have questions regarding replacement product, please contact the firm's Customer Service at 1-800-955-9525 or e-mail to [email protected]. 6) For any technical related questions, please contact the firm's Technical Services at 1-800-678-0710 Option No. 1 or email to: [email protected]

Root Cause

Packaging process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of OH, IL, NY, GA, CA, IN, NJ, TX, KS, NE, FL, SC, MO, WV, WA, MI, CO, TN, PA, UT, LA, MT, NC, KY, TX and the countries of CA.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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