FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Calcium Arsenazo, CALA-0250, For the Quantitative Determination of Total Calcium in Human Serum. The kit label shows CALCIUM ARSENAZO, CALA-0250, R: 12x20 mL. The vial's label shows CALCIUM ARSENAZO, CALA-5220, 20 mL, . CALCIUM ARSENAZO is intended use for the quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of total calcium in human serum and plasma on ELITech Clinical Systems Selectra Pro Series Analyzers. Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms). It is not intended for use in Point of Care setting.

Recall: Z-0178-2014 · Reported November 13, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0178-2014
Event ID
66331
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
SEPPIM SAS
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
November 13, 2013
Initiation Date
September 4, 2013
Classification Date
November 7, 2013
Termination Date
December 12, 2013
Address
ZONE INDUSTRIELLE, N/A, SEES, N/A, N/A, France

Description

Calcium Arsenazo, CALA-0250, For the Quantitative Determination of Total Calcium in Human Serum. The kit label shows CALCIUM ARSENAZO, CALA-0250, R: 12x20 mL. The vial's label shows CALCIUM ARSENAZO, CALA-5220, 20 mL, . CALCIUM ARSENAZO is intended use for the quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of total calcium in human serum and plasma on ELITech Clinical Systems Selectra Pro Series Analyzers. Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms). It is not intended for use in Point of Care setting.

Reason

Calcium Arsenazo Reagent, reference CALA-0250, is recalled due to complaint of plasma specimens report high results than serum.

Code Info

Lot numbers distributed in the US: Lot 11-2614, Expiration 07/2013. Lot 12-1002; Expiration 03/2014. Lot 12-2220, Expiration 08/2014. Lot numbers distributed in Sweden: 11-2129, 12-2616, 11-2769, 12-2975, 10-3036, 10-0454, 10-1874, 11-0176, 11-1248, 11-1690, 12-0140, 12-0938, 12-1383, 13-0004, and 13-0408

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including the states of KY and UT and the country of Sweden.

Quantity

47 kits in US and 48 kits in Sweden