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Bio-Rad brand Meridian ANA Screen ELISA Test Kit, 96 Test, Catalog No. 4884261, Manufactured by: Bio-Rad Laboratories, I

FDA device recall Z-0613-2011 · posted 2010-12-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
Reason for recall
False positive test results caused by decrease in the OD values of ANA Cutoff Controls and ANA Positive Controls. The increased positivity rates were associated with the Meridian ANA Screening kit. False positive ANA values could result in misdiagnosis or mistreatment .
Action taken
Bio-Rad issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall NOtification letter dated February 24, 2010 to their distributor, identifying the affected product and actions to be taken. The distributor was instructed to examine inventory and quarantive affected kit lots, and to identify and notify customers with affected lots to discontinue use and discard the product. Replacement kits will be distributed. Customers were asked to complete and return a recall response form. Bio-Rad can be contacted at 510 724-7000 concerning this recall.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LKJ
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution: to Meridian Diagnostics in Ohio.
Date initiated
2010-02-24
Date posted
2010-12-13
Date terminated
2011-01-10
Location
Hercules, CA

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