FDA Enforcement Class III Terminated

Presage ST2 Assay, catalog numbers BC-1065 and BC-1065E. The Critical Diagnostics Presage ST2 Assay kit is an in vitro diagnostic device that quantitatively measures ST2 in serum or plasma by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in a microtiter plate format. The Presage ST2 Assay is indicated to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation as an aid in assessing the prognosis of patients diagnosed with chronic heart failure.

Recall: Z-2012-2012 · Reported July 25, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2012-2012
Event ID
62281
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Critical Diagnostics
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
E-Mail
Report Date
July 25, 2012
Initiation Date
February 28, 2012
Classification Date
July 13, 2012
Termination Date
July 16, 2012
Address
3030 Bunker Hill St Ste 115a, San Diego, CA, 92109-5754, United States

Description

Presage ST2 Assay, catalog numbers BC-1065 and BC-1065E. The Critical Diagnostics Presage ST2 Assay kit is an in vitro diagnostic device that quantitatively measures ST2 in serum or plasma by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in a microtiter plate format. The Presage ST2 Assay is indicated to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation as an aid in assessing the prognosis of patients diagnosed with chronic heart failure.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Critical Diagnostics has confirmed that it is possible to obtain inaccurate test results for specimens when using the Presage ST2 Assay kits.

Code Info

BC-1065 (US distribution) Lot No. RN-43116-4 BC-1065 E (European Distribution) Lot No. RN-42467-1, RN-42467-2, RN-43116-1, RN-43116-2, RN-43116-3.

Distribution

USA including the state of California and the countries of Austria, Spain, United Kingdom, and Italy.

Quantity

33 units