Recall Z-0238-2016

Focus Diagnostics Inc · initiated October 2, 2015

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Focus Diagnostics Anaplasma Phagocytophilum IFA IgM Test Kit, Model No. IF1450M in vitro diagnostic.

Codes / lots: 26341, 27011

Reason for recall

Focus Diagnostics is recalling the Anaplasma phagocytophilum IFA IgM kit because of the potential increase in invalid results.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

A recall letter dated 10/2/15 was sent to distributors who distributed the Anaplasma phagocytophilum IFA IgM (IF1450M) kit lots 26431 and 27011. The letter informs the customers that Focus Diagnostics received customer complaints of IF1450M with low reactivity, which may result in higher invalid rate. The letter also provides the customers with Focus Diagnostics' recommendations and actions to be taken by the distributors. Customers with questions or require additional information are instructed to contact Focus Diagnostics' Technical Services department at (562) 240-6550 from 7am to 5pm (PST) or send an email to DxTS@focusdx.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-0238-2016
Initiated
October 2, 2015
Posted by FDA
November 6, 2015
Terminated
January 29, 2016
Product code
OTT – Research Use Only/Microbiology
Quantity
38 kits
Distribution
Non US (worldwide): Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain and Colombia
Recalling firm
Focus Diagnostics Inc, Cypress, CA

Official FDA recall record