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Wako Autokit Lp(a) Calibrator, model code# 998-41491, packaged in 1 ml bottles, 2 bottles/kit, and labeled in part ***Ma

FDA device recall Z-1377-2012 · posted 2012-04-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Wako Chemicals USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
In-vitro diagnostic kit calibrator is defective and could impact patient profile for cardiovascular disease.
Action taken
Wako Diagnostics notified its customers by telephone on January 26, 2012 and sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated January 30, 2012 to inform them of the product recall. The notifications identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were requested to: 1) Complete and sign the attached Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Form to receive replacement material and 2) Package the recalled Product to be returned and send to the address listed on the RMA form. For questions call Technical Support Team at 1-877-714-1924.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DFC
Quantity affected
10 kits
Distribution
The product had been sold to 2 customers in the US.
Date initiated
2012-01-30
Date posted
2012-04-06
Date terminated
2012-05-02
Location
Richmond, VA

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