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diaDexus Inc. PLAC Test Reagent Kit, Turbidimetric Immunoassay for the Quantitative Determination of Lp-PLA2 in Human Pl

FDA device recall Z-1204-2009 · posted 2009-04-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
DiaDexus, Inc
Reason for recall
Storage equipment failure at distributor site due to Hurricane Ike caused product to experience a temperature variation and go out of range. The integrity of the product could not be assured.
Action taken
The firm and its distributor contacted the consignees via phone on 11/04/08. The firm informed them of the issue and inquired about the products' status. An Urgent: Device Recall letter was issued on 11/04/08 via FedEx. The letter requested that use of the kit be immediately discontinued and returned promptly. A phone call was made to follow up requesting return of the product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
NOE
Quantity affected
27 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2008-11-04
Date posted
2009-04-01
Date terminated
2009-12-21
Location
South San Francisco, CA

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