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Sekisui Spectrolyse PAI-1, In-Vitro Diagnostic for Quantitative determination of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type- 1

FDA device recall Z-2431-2012 · posted 2012-09-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Sekisui Diagnostics Llc
Reason for recall
SPECTROLYSE PAI-1 activity assay producing lower than expected absorbance values with "0" standard. This will reduce the slope of the standard curve requiring the user to make more frequent sample dilutions.
Action taken
The firm, Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC, sent an "URGENT PRODUCTS RECALL NOTICE" dated August 28, 2012 to its customers. The notice describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately stop using the product; to discard any remaining inventory and complete and return the Customer Acknowledgement Form by September 4, 2012 documenting the # of kits destroyed via FAX to Quality Assurance at 203-602-5553. The customers were also instructed to return the form even if they do not have the affected product currently in inventory. Sekisui will replace kits. If you have any questions contact, Customer Service Department at 800-637-3375, ext 10, 12, or 31, or email to recall coordinator at MKHAN@AMDIAG.COM.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GGP
Quantity affected
699 kits
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: FL, IN, IL, and WA.
Date initiated
2012-08-28
Date posted
2012-09-20
Date terminated
2016-07-25
Location
Stamford, CT

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