FDA MedWatch - Recall of CARDIAC Reader System due to falsely dec reased or false neg

[Brian, ASN, RN]

roche diagnostics announced a recall for the cardiac reader system due to

the potential for falsely decreased or false negative troponin t results and

falsely decreased myoglobin results. these tests are used as part of the

diagnostic process for myocardial infarction (heart attack).

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/roche12_04.html