FDA Recall Terminated

MAS Urinalysis Control Level 1, Multi-analyte control (Assayed and Unassayed), Catalog/Part Numbers: 024222; Product is manufactured and distributed by Microgenics Corporation, a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Clinical Diagnostic Division, Fremont, CA MAS Urinalysis is intended for use in the clinical laboratory as a control for qualitative and semi-quantitative procedures used in routine urinalysis testing. Assay values are provided for specific systems listed. The user can compare observations with expected ranges as a means of assuring consistent performance of reagent and equipment. The product is suitable for use as a control material for physiochemical, chemical, and microscopic methods of routine urinalysis. Urinalysis may be used in conjunction with commercially available standardized systems for urine microscopic analysis.

Recall: Z-0383-2014 · Initiated October 29, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0383-2014
Event Number
66739
Firm
Thermofisher Scientive
FEI Number
3007002691
Product Code
JJW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 29, 2013
Posted
November 22, 2013
Terminated
March 17, 2014
Address
46360 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 94538-6406

Description

MAS Urinalysis Control Level 1, Multi-analyte control (Assayed and Unassayed), Catalog/Part Numbers: 024222; Product is manufactured and distributed by Microgenics Corporation, a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Clinical Diagnostic Division, Fremont, CA MAS Urinalysis is intended for use in the clinical laboratory as a control for qualitative and semi-quantitative procedures used in routine urinalysis testing. Assay values are provided for specific systems listed. The user can compare observations with expected ranges as a means of assuring consistent performance of reagent and equipment. The product is suitable for use as a control material for physiochemical, chemical, and microscopic methods of routine urinalysis. Urinalysis may be used in conjunction with commercially available standardized systems for urine microscopic analysis.

Reason

Via one (1) consumer complaint and in-house testing has confirmed that the product does not meet the 30 day open vial stability specifications for Lot: UA1514011.

Action

ThermoFisher Scientific, sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Correction letter dated October 29, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use, segregate and discard the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact [email protected]. For question regarding this recall call 1-800-232-3342.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and internationally to Hong Kong.

Quantity

914 units