Recall Z-0575-2008

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc · initiated November 13, 2007

Terminated

Product

BioRad BioPlex 2200 Software, for BioPlex 2200 Instrument, an automated immunodiagnostic analyzer, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA 94547

Codes / lots: All software version 2.0, used with Calibrator Lots 86280 and 86290.

Reason for recall

Incorrect values: An error was found in the BioPlex 2200 Software, Version 2.0 that results in assignment values being utilized for the BioPlex assay Calibrator Set that may be slightly different from those printed on the Value Assignment Data Sheet. Some values may be identical between the lot assignment combinations with the ANA Screen with MDSS kit.

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

Bio-Rad sent a Voluntary Field Correction notice dated November 1, 2007. Consignees were notified by phone call on Nov. 13, 2007, followed up by facsimile (domestic). Sub-recall to be by e-mail message for consignees outside the US. Distribution of the product ceased on Nov. 2, 2007. Bio-Rad will provide Calibrator Set CDs with only one lot of calibrator assignment values until a new version of software is available.

Details

Recall number
Z-0575-2008
Initiated
November 13, 2007
Posted by FDA
April 22, 2008
Terminated
July 23, 2008
Product code
NVI – Diagnostic Software, K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm, Autoimmune Disease
Quantity
85 units of calibrator lot 86280 and 16 units of calibrator lot 86290 were distributed.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA, Canada, France, and Germany.
Recalling firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc, Hercules, CA

Official FDA recall record