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Calcitonin ELISA Kit, Code No. 7024, 7024BU. Intended use of this product is the quantitative determination of Calcitoni

FDA device recall Z-0467-2015 · posted 2014-12-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomerica
Reason for recall
A potential issue with false high values.
Action taken
An Urgent Field Safety Notice dated 9/18/14 was sent to all their customers who purchased the Calcitonin ELISA Kit. The letter informed the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were to examine their inventory immediately and quarantine any affected product. Also, customers were asked to notify any customers that the product was further distributed to. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local Customer Service or Sales Representative regarding the recall notification. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form by either fax or email as soon as possible and not later than 10/1/14.
Root cause
Material/Component Contamination
Status
Terminated
Product code
JKR
Quantity affected
1,062 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of NH, CA, NJ, FL; and, the countries of Russia, Ukraine, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Serbia, China, France, Pakistan, Austria, United Kingdom, Egypt
Date initiated
2014-09-18
Date posted
2014-12-16
Date terminated
2015-03-28
Location
Irvine, CA

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SANGUI BIOTECH, INC. CALCITONIN ELISA KIT (K982491)Sangui Biotech, Inc.1998-09-03