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Cholestech GDX A1C Test Cartridge. The Cholestech GDX A1C Test is an in-vitro diagnostic test that measures hemoglobin A

FDA device recall Z-2460-2008 · posted 2008-09-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cholestech Corp
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.
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.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LCP
Quantity affected
9,324 Cartridges
Distribution
U.S. state of Colorado. OUS: India, Slovenia, Germany, Tunisia, Taiwan, Canada, Philippines, South Africa and Mexico
Date initiated
2006-08-03
Date posted
2008-09-23
Date terminated
2009-10-07
Location
Hayward, CA

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