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Ammonia Liquid Stable Reagent, Enzymatic Method. Catalog number TR60101. in vitro diagnostic.

FDA device recall Z-0015-2008 · posted 2007-10-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Reason for recall
Method is susceptible to positive interference from endogenous ALT in patient samples.
Action taken
The firm has updated the Limitations section of the Ammonia Reagent Package Insert and circulated a Technical Bulletin dated July 24, 2007 to all customers that have purchased Ammonia Reagent that is still within expiration date. A Notification of Change has been introduced and shall be placed within subsequent Ammonia Reagent Kits with a copy of the updated package insert; the notification of change informs customers that a change has been made to the package insert. Notifications of Change are placed within kits for 6 months from the date of issue.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JIF
Quantity affected
6,882 units
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Ecuador, and Canada.
Date initiated
2007-07-24
Date posted
2007-10-04
Date terminated
2007-12-18
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

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