Recall Z-2460-2008

Cholestech Corp · initiated August 3, 2006

Terminated

Product

Cholestech GDX A1C Test Cartridge. The Cholestech GDX A1C Test is an in-vitro diagnostic test that measures hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).

Codes / lots: Catalog #12-658, Lot #066T28

Reason for recall

Cholestech Corp. was notified by the foreign manufacturer of the A1C test cartridge that stability data indicated that the product would not meet performance claims through the end of its shelf life.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

A customer notification letter was sent to Cholestech consignees who had received product from this lot. The letter dated 8/3/2006 instructed customers to discontinue use of the lot of product, destroy product according to in-house standard procedures and contact Cholestech Technical Services for replacement. It also instructed to provide a copy of the letter to other users if the lot of product was further distributed. A response form was included with instructions to complete and return. Contact Cholestech Corp at 1-510-781-3505 for assistance.

Details

Recall number
Z-2460-2008
Initiated
August 3, 2006
Posted by FDA
September 23, 2008
Terminated
October 7, 2009
Product code
LCP – Assay, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
Quantity
9,324 Cartridges
Distribution
U.S. state of Colorado. OUS: India, Slovenia, Germany, Tunisia, Taiwan, Canada, Philippines, South Africa and Mexico
Recalling firm
Cholestech Corp, Hayward, CA

Official FDA recall record