Recall Z-0015-2008

Thermo Fisher Scientific · initiated July 24, 2007

Terminated

Product

Ammonia Liquid Stable Reagent, Enzymatic Method. Catalog number TR60101. in vitro diagnostic.

Codes / lots: Lot numbers FL029 exp 8/30/07, GB059 exp 11/30/07, GD005 exp 12/30/07, GE093 exp 1/30/08, GH034 exp 4/30/08, GJ039 exp 7/30/08, HB064 exp 11/30/08, and HD035 exp 1/30/09.

Reason for recall

Method is susceptible to positive interference from endogenous ALT in patient samples.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

The firm has updated the Limitations section of the Ammonia Reagent Package Insert and circulated a Technical Bulletin dated July 24, 2007 to all customers that have purchased Ammonia Reagent that is still within expiration date. A Notification of Change has been introduced and shall be placed within subsequent Ammonia Reagent Kits with a copy of the updated package insert; the notification of change informs customers that a change has been made to the package insert. Notifications of Change are placed within kits for 6 months from the date of issue.

Details

Recall number
Z-0015-2008
Initiated
July 24, 2007
Posted by FDA
October 4, 2007
Terminated
December 18, 2007
Product code
JIF – Enzymatic Method, Ammonia
Quantity
6,882 units
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Ecuador, and Canada.
Recalling firm
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Pittsburgh, PA

Official FDA recall record