Recall Z-1342-2011

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc · initiated March 24, 2010

Terminated

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

Official FDA recall record