FDA Recall Terminated

BioStar OIA FLU AB, Catalog 90007. Packaged 30 devices per tray. BioStar, Louisville, CO 80027

Recall: Z-0212-2009 · Initiated July 2, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0212-2009
Event Number
49385
Firm
Inverness Medical BioStar Inc.
FEI Number
1720655
Product Code
GNX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
July 2, 2008
Posted
November 3, 2008
Terminated
November 4, 2008
Address
331 S 104th St, Louisville, CO, 80027-9713

Description

BioStar OIA FLU AB, Catalog 90007. Packaged 30 devices per tray. BioStar, Louisville, CO 80027

Reason

Diagnostic kits for flu were distributed with incorrect components.

Action

Consignees were notified by a Important Customer Notification letter on 7/2/2008 and told to re-examine patient records that indicated a negative result and to destroy any remaining recalled product. The accompanying record should be filled out and faxed to Technical Service. If consignees further distributed any kits, they were to forward the notification to these accounts to assure that patient results were reviewed, and destruction of remaining kits could be verified. For assistance, customers can call 800-637-3717.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution --- including state of IL.

Quantity

509 kits