Recall Z-1949-2019

Helena Laboratories, Corp. · initiated August 8, 2018

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

ColoCARE, Cat. No. 5650, packaged 250 envelopes/box, For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. The firm name on the label is Helena Laboratories, Beaumont, TX.

Codes / lots: Kit lots 1-17-5650, exp. 8/31/2018, and 2-17-5650, exp. 9/30/2018. These kit lots contain ColoCARE pad lot numbers 1-17-551039, exp. 8/31/2018, and 2-17-551039, exp. 9/30/2018.

Reason for recall

The positive control on some tests of the lots did not appropriately react within the specified timeframe to verify the test was functioning correctly.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

The recalling firm made notifications beginning 8/8/2018 via phone and letter delivered via email. Customers were to dispose of the product.

Details

Recall number
Z-1949-2019
Initiated
August 8, 2018
Product code
KHE – Reagent, Occult Blood
Quantity
27/250 pouch kits
Distribution
Distribution was made to AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WY. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.
Recalling firm
Helena Laboratories, Corp., Beaumont, TX

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1950-2019 Class IIColoCARE, Cat. No. 5651, packaged 50 envelopes/box, For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. The…The positive control on some tests of the lots did not appropriately react within the specified timeframe to… 08/08/2018Open, Classified