Recall Z-0120-2008

AmniSure International LLC · initiated October 3, 2007

Terminated

Product

AmniSure ROM Test, Fetal Membrane Rupture Test for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use, Model: FMRT-1, AmniSure International LLC, Cambridge, MA 02138

Codes / lots: Lot Number/ Exp. Date A7003, 01/2009. A7002, 11/2008, A7001, 10/2008, A6005, 04/2008, A6004, 01/2008, A6003, 09/2007, and A6002-3, 09/2007

Reason for recall

Weak true postive/false negative results: weak true positive or false negatives in ruptured fetal membranes may occur due to a "hook effect"

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

AmniSure notified users by Medical Device Correction (Recall) letter dated October 1, 2007 issued via US Mail. The letter provides additional labeling instructions and a checklist for trouble shooting, including a diluation procedure that allows users to determine and solve the problem of the hook effect with this device.

Details

Recall number
Z-0120-2008
Initiated
October 3, 2007
Posted by FDA
January 19, 2008
Terminated
February 6, 2008
Product code
JJX – Single (Specified) Analyte Controls (Assayed And Unassayed)
Quantity
319,976 units
Distribution
Worldwide, USA, Australia, Austria, Italy, Korea, Bulgaria, Russia, Spain, Kuwait, Switzerland, Luexemburg, Ireland, Denmark, Netherlands, Jordan, Israel, Chile, UK, Singapore, Basil, New Zealand, Turkey, France, Greece, and Equador
Recalling firm
AmniSure International LLC, Cambridge, MA

Official FDA recall record