Instrumentation Laboratory is recalling 7,720 units of its coagulation reagent due to potential microbial contamination. This product is used in laboratories to monitor heparin therapy and evaluate intrinsic coagulation pathways. Affected units can be identified by part number 0020006800 and lot number N1136730, which has an expiration date of December 31, 2025. Laboratory supervisors should stop using this product immediately to avoid inaccurate diagnostic results.
The potential for microbial contamination can compromise the accuracy of blood coagulation tests. Inaccurate results could lead to improper management of patients undergoing heparin therapy or those with blood-clotting disorders.
Used for evaluation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway.
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