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Homocysteine Reagent Test Kit. The Homocysteine test kits were manufactured under 2 brand names. The first brand name Ca

FDA device recall Z-0448-2009 · posted 2009-01-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Catch Incorporated
Reason for recall
A high homocysteine level can be reported as falsely low.
Action taken
On 01/18/07 an "URGENT: PRODUCT CORRECTIVE ACTION" letter was sent to the consignees. The letter states the circumstances in which a high homocysteine rate can result in a false low homocysteine rate, a work around for the problem which a flag must be programmed into the user defined homocysteine test parameters and instructions to advise their customers about the situation was addressed in the letter so the consignees can take the recommended corrective action. A confirmation sheet was included with the letter to be signed by a representative of each distributor and returned to Catch Inc. Contact Catch Inc. at 1.425.402.8960 for assistance.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LPS
Quantity affected
2,699 kits
Distribution
CA and PA.
Date initiated
2007-01-18
Date posted
2009-01-06
Date terminated
2010-09-28
Location
Bothell, WA

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RecordFirmDate
HOMOGENEOUS ENZYMIC HOMOCYSTEINE REAGENT (K011689)Catch, Inc.2001-07-25
HOMOGENEOUS ENZYMIC HOMOCYSTEINE REAGENT (K011692)Intersect Systems, Inc.2001-07-25