FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Captia Syphilis-G Test Kit Product Usage: This is an enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to T. pallidum in serum specimens, to be used in conjunction with non-treponemal testing to provide serological evidence of infection with T. pallidum ( the agent of syphilis). It is also intended for testing of serum or plasma specimens to screen blood and/or plasma donors to exclude a history of syphilis.

Recall: Z-0572-2014 · Reported January 1, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0572-2014
Event ID
66916
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Clark Laboratories, Inc. (dba,Trinity Biotech USA)
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
January 1, 2014
Initiation Date
August 27, 2013
Classification Date
December 26, 2013
Termination Date
May 24, 2016
Address
2823 Girts Road, N/A, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States

Description

Captia Syphilis-G Test Kit Product Usage: This is an enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to T. pallidum in serum specimens, to be used in conjunction with non-treponemal testing to provide serological evidence of infection with T. pallidum ( the agent of syphilis). It is also intended for testing of serum or plasma specimens to screen blood and/or plasma donors to exclude a history of syphilis.

Reason

Trinity Biotech recalled Trinity Biotech Captia Syphilis IgG kits due to false negative results.

Code Info

Product Code: 800-960, Lot number: 082, Model: 10 - plate kit

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of WA

Quantity

38 kits