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"K-ASSAY CRP (3) Calibrator E". This product is an IVD calibrator for use on automated clinical chemistry analyzers by l

FDA device recall Z-0973-2010 · posted 2010-03-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Kamiya Biomedical Company, LLC
Reason for recall
The long-term stability of level 2 (1.0 mg/dL) may not be within the specifications due to a decrease in CRP concentration.
Action taken
On May 1, 2009 the recalling firm, Kamiya Biomedical Company contacted the 3 consignees by telephone and notified them of the issue. A follow-up e-mail notification on May 4, 2009 was sent to consignees requesting to return the affected product to Kamiya Biomedical Company for a free replacement kit. After the e-mail notifications, an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated May 13, 2009 was also sent to consignees describing the issue and actions to take for returning opened and unopened affected product to the recalling firm for replacement. Direct questions to the Kamiya Biomedical Company by calling 1- 206-575-8068.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DCK
Quantity affected
3 kits each containing 5 x 2 ml vials
Distribution
United States (NY, NJ, and NC).
Date initiated
2009-05-01
Date posted
2010-03-04
Date terminated
2011-01-21
Location
Tukwila, WA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
K-ASSAY C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (3), K-ASSAY CRP MULTI-CALIBRATOR D, K-ASSAY CRP MULTI-CALIBRATOR E, K-ASSAY CRP MULTI-CALIBR (K023828)Kamiya Biomedical Co.2003-02-04