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RQCHRT HRT Control Level 1 & 2; Whole Blood controls for use with Hemochron Kaolin and Celite HRT Test Tubes. 20 vials W

FDA device recall Z-2110-2010 · posted 2010-07-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
International Technidyne Corp.
Reason for recall
An ingredient in the RQCHRT Whole Blood Controls for use with Hemochron Kaolin and Celite HRT Test tubes may become less potent over time and result in excessive High LQC Failures.
Action taken
ITC sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated June 24, 2010, via Federal Express to Laboratory Director, Clinical Laboratory Manager, or Point of Care Coordinator consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to check their inventory for the product, if they have boxes or loose vials to please stop using the product, remove it from inventory and contact ITC Technical Support to arrange return. They were also instructed to complete the attached Customer Account Tracking Form, whether or not they have remaining inventory, and return it by fax, email or mail. If you have any questions, please call ITC Technical Support at 800-631-5945 (US) or 732-548-5700 (international), Extension 4707 or email techsupport@itcmed.com.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KFF
Quantity affected
38 in US, 3 Out of US
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including states of CA, NC, TX, FL, MD, OK, NY, and NJ and country of Italy.
Date initiated
2010-06-24
Date posted
2010-07-28
Date terminated
2010-09-23
Location
Edison, NJ

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