The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2485-2019·Announced 2019-09-18

Instrumentation Laboratory Recalls ROTEM ex-tem Kits Due to Prolonged Clotting Times

Instrumentation Laboratory is recalling 364 ROTEM ex-tem kits because they may produce prolonged clotting times. The recall affects specific lots distributed in the US and internationally.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a medical device defect (prolonged clotting times) that poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Instrumentation Laboratory Co. is recalling 364 units of the ROTEM ex-tem (US Part No: 503-05-US). The recall is being conducted because the product may result in prolonged clotting times. The specific lot number affected in the United States is 42255901.

The affected products were distributed in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, as well as in numerous international locations including Canada, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected ROTEM ex-tem kits and contact Instrumentation Laboratory Co. for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
ROTEM ex-tem; US Part No: 503-05-US
Affected units
364

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # 42255901 (United States)

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Instrumentation Laboratory Co. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →