Alere San Diego, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0882-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

INRatio 2 Monitors - 0200431 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Professional Testing System - 0200432 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System - 0200433 Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System - 0200457 Alere INRatio 2 Replacement Monitor - 55112 Alere INRatio 2 Replacement Monitor - 55131 Alere INRatio 2 Replacement Monitor - 55128A Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Professional Monitoring System The test systems contain individually packaged components needed to use the product, such as a monitor, user guide, quick reference guide training DVD or CD, Lancets (home monitoring kits contain an Autolet, Unilet, gauze pads, and alcohol wipes), power supply (home monitoring kits contain AA batteries), results log book and a warranty card. None of the components, except for the lancets, are sterile. Intended for in vitro diagnostic use for quantitative determination of international normalized ratio (INR) in fresh capillary whole blood to monitor the effect of warfarin on clotting time by health care professionals and home users.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: December 5, 2014

Date Posted: January 14, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0882-2015

Event ID: 69964

Reason for Recall:

In certain cases, an INRatio PT/INR Monitor system may provide an INR result that is significantly lower than a result obtained using a reference INR system (laboratory method). This issue can arise if the patient has certain medical conditions. It can also occur if the instructions in the labeling for performing the test are not followed.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 231,967 Test Systems including Monitors

Code Information:

All lots of part numbers 0200431, 0200432, 0200433, 0200457, 55112, 55131, and 55128A.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution -- US nationwide, Canada, South America, EU, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Middle East.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated