FDA Recall Terminated

Calcitonin ELISA Kit, Code No. 7024, 7024BU. Intended use of this product is the quantitative determination of Calcitonin in human serum.

Recall: Z-0467-2015 · Initiated September 18, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0467-2015
Event Number
69621
Firm
Biomerica
FEI Number
3007981058
Product Code
JKR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Initiated
September 18, 2014
Posted
December 16, 2014
Terminated
March 28, 2015
Address
17571 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614-6207

Description

Calcitonin ELISA Kit, Code No. 7024, 7024BU. Intended use of this product is the quantitative determination of Calcitonin in human serum.

Reason

A potential issue with false high values.

Action

An Urgent Field Safety Notice dated 9/18/14 was sent to all their customers who purchased the Calcitonin ELISA Kit. The letter informed the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were to examine their inventory immediately and quarantine any affected product. Also, customers were asked to notify any customers that the product was further distributed to. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local Customer Service or Sales Representative regarding the recall notification. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form by either fax or email as soon as possible and not later than 10/1/14.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of NH, CA, NJ, FL; and, the countries of Russia, Ukraine, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Serbia, China, France, Pakistan, Austria, United Kingdom, Egypt, and India.

Quantity

1,062 units