FDA Recall Terminated

diaDexus PLAC Test ELISA Kit; Manufactured and distributed by diaDexus , Inc., South San Francisco, CA; Model Part Number: 90123 The diaDexusPLAC Test ELISA Kit is an enzyme Immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Lp-PLA2 (lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2) in human plasma and serum, to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and patient risk assessment as an aid in predicting risk for coronary hear disease, and ischemic stroke associated with atherosclerosis.

Recall: Z-0429-2011 · Initiated March 15, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0429-2011
Event Number
56017
Firm
DiaDexus, Inc
FEI Number
3003643666
Product Code
NOE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 15, 2010
Posted
November 22, 2010
Terminated
January 11, 2011
Address
343 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA, 94080

Description

diaDexus PLAC Test ELISA Kit; Manufactured and distributed by diaDexus , Inc., South San Francisco, CA; Model Part Number: 90123 The diaDexusPLAC Test ELISA Kit is an enzyme Immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Lp-PLA2 (lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2) in human plasma and serum, to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and patient risk assessment as an aid in predicting risk for coronary hear disease, and ischemic stroke associated with atherosclerosis.

Reason

The reason for the recall is that Real Time Stability Test program showed the kit lot failed stability prior to expiration, affecting samples with results> 500 ng/ml. Results up to 500 ng/ml exhibit passing stability results and are not impacted by this issue.

Action

DiaDexus notified all customers by phone, including distributor's customers, beginning on March 15, 2010. Customers were told to re-test samples that were tested from 2/1/2010 through 2/28/2010 which have values above 500 ng/ml with a new lot of product. For questions regarding this recall call (650) 246-6477.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution - US including NJ, OH, KS, IN, FL, CA, UT, OK, PA, WA and MI.

Quantity

239 kits