FDA Recall Terminated

RAPID SYPHILIS TEST KIT, per insert, contents of the kit are: 1 Rapid Syphilis test cassette, 1 alcohol swab, 1 buffer container, 1 lancet (needle), 1 zipped bag, 1 pipette (plastic) (included with cassette). There is no firm identified on the product packaging.

Recall: Z-0542-05 · Initiated February 4, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0542-05
Event Number
31097
Firm
Ups Supply Chain Solutions
FEI Number
3004071323
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
February 4, 2005
Posted
February 15, 2005
Terminated
July 27, 2005
Address
12380 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-4177

Description

RAPID SYPHILIS TEST KIT, per insert, contents of the kit are: 1 Rapid Syphilis test cassette, 1 alcohol swab, 1 buffer container, 1 lancet (needle), 1 zipped bag, 1 pipette (plastic) (included with cassette). There is no firm identified on the product packaging.

Reason

The kits are not approved for use in the United States.

Action

Letters dated February 4, 2005, flagged 'Important Safety Notice -- Test Kit Recall' with instructions to consumers to destroy kits and to consult a health care professional if they have used the test kit. Letters will require a signed receipt. Letterhead used identifies recalling firm as 'FDTS'.

Distribution

Consumers throughout the United States.

Quantity

75 kits