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PTS Panels LDL Cholesterol test strips for professional use with CardioChek P-A test systems, Manufactured by Polymer Te

FDA device recall Z-1132-2010 · posted 2010-03-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
The expiration date was extended by 20 weeks without justification.
Action taken
An "URGENT-FIELD CORRECTION" letter dated May 29, 2008, was sent to customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers are to please immediately identify the number of remaining LDL kits they currently have remaining in inventory of the specified lots and indicate the amount on the included Customer Acknowledgement and Confirmation letter and return via fax to 217-870-5608. The firm will ship a new lot of the LDL Cholesterol strips with new expiration dates to the customers. The customers are to please save the updated information and make the appropriate changes to their records. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 317-870-5610 or toll-free at 877-870-5610.
Root cause
Process change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MRR
Quantity affected
not available.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution
Date initiated
2008-05-29
Date posted
2010-03-15
Date terminated
2010-10-20
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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RecordFirmDate
PTS PANELS LDL CHOLESTEROL TEST STRIPS (K040693)Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.2004-07-06