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Gemcal Reference Serum (magnesium calibrator). Calibrator, Multianalyte Mixture. Level 1 and Level 2 Chemistry Control.

FDA device recall Z-0676-06 · posted 2006-03-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alfa Wassermann, Inc
Reason for recall
Inaccurate test results. The magnesium values for the A31/A41 Gemcal Serum calibrator gave control results that were biased approx. 20% high.
Action taken
Field correction letters were sent to the firm's customers via FAX on 1/14/2006-1/17/2006 and via UPS on 1/17/2006-1/19/2006. An updated letter was sent out via FAX on 1/27,30,31/2006 and via UPS on 1/30/2006 and 2/1/2006.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JIX
Quantity affected
22,987 kits
Distribution
The kits were sent nationwide. The product was shipped to Alfa Wasserman's sister firm in Wergen, Netherlands. There are several US Navy accounts.
Date initiated
2006-01-26
Date posted
2006-03-23
Date terminated
2006-04-18
Location
West Caldwell, NJ

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