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Software CD is labeled in part: "BLOOD VIRUS DIVISION***BIO-RAD EVOLIS System APF Version 4.4 Software Version 2.00 2009

FDA device recall Z-2201-2011 · posted 2011-05-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Reason for recall
The EVOLIS Assay Protocol Files Software is configured in such a way that may result in a miscalculation of quantitative test results and/or an error in reporting positive/negative sample values.
Action taken
Bio-Rad Laboratories sent an Urgent Product Correction letter dated July 19, 2010, to all customer sites via FedEx. There are two issues related to The EVOLIS Assay Protocol Files (APF) Software that could potentially affect patient results. Issue 1 involves quantitative sample test/calculations/results interpretation for assays with linear regression, point to point or 4PL data reduction. Issue 2 involves sample test results with " Result Report Flags''. A software patch to correct these two issues will be sent to each customer site. Bio-Rad Laboratories will work with each customer to complete documentation confirming that the software patch has been successfully installed on each instrument. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these two issues, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-224-6723, option 2 and then option 3.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LFX
Quantity affected
272
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- Including Puerto Rico.
Date initiated
2010-07-19
Date posted
2011-05-19
Date terminated
2011-08-25
Location
Redmond, WA

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