Recall Z-1342-2011
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc · initiated March 24, 2010
Product
Bio Rad brand VARIANT II TURBO Hemoglobin A1c Program Reorder Pack, Model Number/Catalog No.: 270-2417, which contains the update kit CD-ROM, Model/Catalog No.: 270-2423, Distributed and Manufactured by: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA. Intended for the percent determination of hemoglobin A1c in human whole blood using ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Codes / lots: Lot Numbers: 70200185. Lot Nos.: 70200185, AA00190
Reason for recall
The firm received customer complaints associated with the Update Kit CD-ROM not being able to generate a valid calibration after being uploaded, resulting in patient results not being generated.
FDA-determined cause: Other
Action taken
Medical Device Correction letter dated March 24, 2010 was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product and explained the reason for recall. Customers were asked to destroy Lot No. AA00190 and replace it with the Lot No. AA00838 CD-ROM that is enclosed with the letter. Customers are to complete and fax back the Medical Device Correction Response Form at the number provided.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1342-2011
- Initiated
- March 24, 2010
- Posted by FDA
- February 17, 2011
- Terminated
- March 4, 2011
- Product code
- LCP – Assay, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
- Quantity
- 48 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Italy.
- Recalling firm
- Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc, Hercules, CA