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Lp(a) Calibrator, Cat No. 998-41491, 1 ml glass bottles, in cardboard box, 2 bottles/box ,Waco Chemicals USA, Inc., 1600

FDA device recall Z-1409-06 · posted 2006-08-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Wako Chemicals, USA Inc
Reason for recall
Unexpected low cholesterol results-The Cholesterol calibrator (Lp(a)) component of the in vitro diagnostic kit for cholesterol testing, has provided patient results lower than the correct value.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified consignees by phone and e-mail with an attached letter dated 07/06/06. The notification, flagged as ''Important Device Recall'' advised consignees to stop using the recalled product and that Lp(a) results showed a decrease in value of approximately 10% when the identified lots are used. Consignees were requested to return the enclosed response form for replacement product.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MMY
Quantity affected
136 kits
Distribution
The product was sold to one distributor and direct medical accounts Nationwide.
Date initiated
2006-07-06
Date posted
2006-08-25
Date terminated
2006-09-14
Location
Richmond, VA

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