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RF IgA Calibrator, a component of the EL-RF/3 Rheumatoid Factor Test Kit; an in vitro diagnostic; TheraTest Laboratories

FDA device recall Z-1546-2012 · posted 2012-05-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Thera Test Laboratories, Inc.
Reason for recall
The RF IgA Calibrator component of the EL-RF/3 Rheumatoid Factor test system may be unstable, resulting in a drop in the RF IgA calibrator OD value which could invalidate an RF IgA test run.
Action taken
TheraTest sent "Urgent Device Recall" letters dated March 28, 2012 to customers that received the affected kit, requesting them to return or destroy the remainder of the product. TheraTest issued a replacement kit to all customers that had unused product as well as any material they consumed which resulted in a failed run. Customers were also instructed to complete the enclosed confirmation form and fax the completed form back to TheraTest. Any questions were directed to TheraTest at 800-441-0771.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
DHR
Quantity affected
207 kits
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution (US)
Date initiated
2012-03-29
Date posted
2012-05-14
Date terminated
2017-09-05
Location
Lombard, IL

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