FDA Recall Terminated

Bio-Rad Laboratories-MONOLISA Anti-HBc IGM EIA kit, an in-vitro diagnostic test kit, Catalog # 26174, manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Redmond, WA.

Recall: Z-0065-2008 · Initiated September 5, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0065-2008
Event Number
44881
Firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories
FEI Number
3008272466
Product Code
LOM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
September 5, 2007
Posted
October 31, 2007
Terminated
November 15, 2007
Address
6565 185th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052-5039

Description

Bio-Rad Laboratories-MONOLISA Anti-HBc IGM EIA kit, an in-vitro diagnostic test kit, Catalog # 26174, manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Redmond, WA.

Reason

Incorrect Instruction: the package insert states to add 100L of conjugate; it should state to add 100uL.

Action

On 9/5/07 a letter titled "IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION" was sent to customers advising them of the issue and requesting customers make a note of the correction in their laboratory procedures and/or any existing copies of the package insert. On 9/19/07 the firm sent a second letter (dated 9/18/07) via DHL titled "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" and supplied a corrected package insert to replace the original insert sent.

Distribution

Nationwide: Kits were distributed to 27 hospitals, clinics and testing labs throughout the US.

Quantity

46