Recall Z-1055-2012

Phadia US Inc · initiated January 3, 2012

Terminated

Product

ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206, Cockroach American, Periplaneta americana It is an analyte specific reagent and no intended use, however, it is typically used in vitro quantitive assay for the measurement of cockroach allergen IgE in human serum or plasma.

Codes / lots: Article number 14-5274-10, Lot number BDZ0P

Reason for recall

The firm found this lot of ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206, American Cockroach does not contain sufficient levels of some cockroach allergens e.g. tropomyosin. Approximately 2% of the positive samples have a risk to fall below the Limit of Quantization (o .1 kUA/L).

FDA-determined cause: Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results

Action taken

ThermoFisher sent an URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated December 22, 2011, to all affected consignees. The letter identifed the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the conignee. Consignees were recommended to cease testing on the affected lot of product and, if so desired, substitute with ImmunoCAP Allergen i6, German Cockroach, until ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206 was in stock. For any questions regarding this notification, contact Technical Support at 800.346.4364, option 2.

Details

Recall number
Z-1055-2012
Initiated
January 3, 2012
Posted by FDA
February 17, 2012
Terminated
February 4, 2013
Product code
MVU – Reagents, Specific, Analyte
Quantity
780; all sent to US, with 10 assays per sleeve
Distribution
Nationwide to include: MN, VA, NC, MO, SC, TX, MA, MI, FL, IL, PA, MD, UT, CO, GA, CA,
Recalling firm
Phadia US Inc, Portage, MI

Official FDA recall record