Recall Z-1909-2016

Affymetrix Inc · initiated April 14, 2016

Class III Terminated

Class III – products unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws

Product

CytoScan Dx Assay. The CytoScan Dx Assay consists of five reagent modules, wash buffers (WS), a microarray kit, and analysis software. The CytoScan Dx Assay consists of five reagent modules, wash buffers (WS), a microarray kit, and analysis software: MOD R LA, CytoScan Dx Pre-PCR (-20C) MOD T E W, CytoScan Dx Pre-PCR (2-8C) MOD F L H, CytoScan Dx Post-PCR (-20C) MOD S AH W PB, CytoScan Dx Post-PCR (2-8C) MOD E PW, CytoScan Dx Post-PCR (15- 30 C) CytoScan Dx WS A CytoScan Dx WS B CytoScan Dx Array kit, 6Pk ChAS Dx Analysis Software and Browser

Codes / lots: 4044094 exp 6/10/17; 4044095 exp 6/10/17 ;4044148 exp 10/14/17 ;4044149 exp 10/14/17 ;4044150 exp 12/17/17; 4044151 exp 12/17/17 ; 4044160* exp 3/31/15 and 4244477* exp 12/31/15. *Expiry of initial commercial lots was 12 -18 months.

Reason for recall

During a recent Ohio site inspection by the FDA it was discovered that warning statements needed to be included with the product shipment.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling design

Action taken

A letter dated April 14, 2016 was sent to customers. The letter stated the reason for the recall. It also informed customers that there is no impact on the performance of the assay. Customers were asked to either visit the IVD web portal (www.affymetrix.com/ivd) and review the warning statements; or, request a hard copy free of charge.

Details

Recall number
Z-1909-2016
Initiated
April 14, 2016
Terminated
August 17, 2016
Product code
PFX – System, Microarray-Based, Genome-Wide, Postnatal Chromosomal Abnormality Detection
Quantity
507 kits
Distribution
Distributed in the US to the states of AR, CA, DC, MI, MA, MN, NC, NM, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA and WV.
Recalling firm
Affymetrix Inc, Warrensville Heights, OH

Official FDA recall record