FDA Recall Open, Classified

Platelet Aggregation Kit, Cat. No.5369, For use in platelet aggregation studies, Contains: 2X1 mL ADP Reagent containing adenosine diphosphate, 2X 1 mL Collagen Reagent containing collagen (equine tendon), 2 x 1 mL Epinephrine Reagent containing L-epinephrine, FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE, Store at 2 to 8 C, 0011724/14(3)

Recall: Z-0536-2020 · Initiated May 23, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0536-2020
Event Number
83930
Firm
Helena Laboratories, Corp.
FEI Number
1618982
Product Code
GHR
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
May 23, 2018
Address
1530 Lindbergh Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77707-4131

Description

Platelet Aggregation Kit, Cat. No.5369, For use in platelet aggregation studies, Contains: 2X1 mL ADP Reagent containing adenosine diphosphate, 2X 1 mL Collagen Reagent containing collagen (equine tendon), 2 x 1 mL Epinephrine Reagent containing L-epinephrine, FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE, Store at 2 to 8 C, 0011724/14(3)

Reason

Through an investigation, it has been determined that vials of Collagen packaged within the Collagen Reagent and Platelet Aggregation Kit may contain particulate matter or microbial growth.

Action

On 05/23/2018, the firm's technical services contacted consignees via phone call with a email follow-up of their recall notification letter. Consignees were advised of the following: 1. Prevent any shipment or schedule demonstrations with these lots 2. Remove the lots from available inventory and discard COLLAGEN vials. 3. Verify amount REMOVED FROM STOCK 4. COMPLETE THE FORM AND RETURN TO HELENA LABORATORIES, USA VIA: fax: 409-842-1874 OR E-MAIL TO [email protected]. For questions, contact Jessica W. Jones, MD, MPH - Mgr., Technical Services at: 1 (409) 842-3714 ext. 1177

Distribution

US:TX, WV, OH, TN, GA, TN, NY, ME, MA,LA, AZ OUS: Israel, Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Canada, Thailand, Colombia, Brasil , China , Taiwan

Quantity

383 Collagen Kits