FDA Recall Terminated

Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Kit for use on SPAPLUS, Product #LK151.S.A Intended for the quantitative in-vitro measurement of rheumatoid factor in serum using the Binding Site SPAPLUS analyser. Measurement of rheumatoid factor may aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings

Recall: Z-0553-2018 · Initiated January 4, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0553-2018
Event Number
78934
Firm
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
FEI Number
3002808340
Product Code
DHR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
January 4, 2018
Terminated
June 9, 2020
Address
8 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham United Kingdom

Description

Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Kit for use on SPAPLUS, Product #LK151.S.A Intended for the quantitative in-vitro measurement of rheumatoid factor in serum using the Binding Site SPAPLUS analyser. Measurement of rheumatoid factor may aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings

Reason

The low and high controls for the product are returning results above the assigned values.

Action

Binding Site sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated December 22, 2017. Advise on action to be taken by the User: " The new QC values detailed below should be used for the remainder of the shelf life of this Rheumatoid Factor Kit for use on SPAPLUS. "Input the revised QC values into your SPAPLUS instrument "Sign and return the TSWS18 E-Back Form accompanying this notification within 5 business days "Refer to Section 9 of the Product Insert SIN282(.A) if QCs are out of range following reassignment. For further questions, please call (858) 453-9177.

Distribution

US Distribution was made to CA. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.

Quantity

49 kits to the U.S. office (32 kits further distributed)