Recall Z-0711-2011

Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd. · initiated November 10, 2010

Terminated

Product

Genzyme Diagnostics Total Serum Cholesterol Kit, IVD Catalog Number: 225-26 Intended use: For the IN VITRO quantitative measurement of total serum cholesterol in serum.

Codes / lots: Lot 37772 Exp. Date: May 2011

Reason for recall

Cholesterol Reagent bottles labels reversed for R1 and R2

FDA-determined cause: Labeling mix-ups

Action taken

Genzyme Diagnostics P.E.I. Inc. sent an "IMPORTANT PRODUCT FIELD CORRECTION" letter dated November 10, 2010, via Federal Express to customers. The letter described the label error and requested that the reagents not be interchanged with another reagent lot. The firm ask that the customers complete and return the attached IMPORTANT PRODUCT FIELD CORRECTION confirmation of notification via fax at 902-628-6504. Contact a Genzyme Diagnostics Technical Services Representative at 1-800- 565-0265, if you require further information, or if you have any questions.

Details

Recall number
Z-0711-2011
Initiated
November 10, 2010
Posted by FDA
December 16, 2010
Terminated
September 19, 2011
Product code
CHH – Enzymatic Esterase--Oxidase, Cholesterol
Quantity
30 kits
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: KY, PA, NV, and WA and country of Canada.
Recalling firm
Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd., Charlottetown

Official FDA recall record