FDA Recall Terminated

"K-ASSAY CRP (3) Calibrator E". This product is an IVD calibrator for use on automated clinical chemistry analyzers by laboratories. It is used for the calibration of the K-ASSAY CRP (3) immunoturbidimetric assay for quantifying C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in serum and plasma (sodium EDTA or lithium heparin) samples. It is for in vitro diagnostic use.

Recall: Z-0973-2010 · Initiated May 1, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0973-2010
Event Number
53750
Firm
Kamiya Biomedical Company, LLC
FEI Number
2084025
Product Code
DCK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 1, 2009
Posted
March 4, 2010
Terminated
January 21, 2011
Address
12779 Gateway Dr S, Tukwila, WA, 98168-3308

Description

"K-ASSAY CRP (3) Calibrator E". This product is an IVD calibrator for use on automated clinical chemistry analyzers by laboratories. It is used for the calibration of the K-ASSAY CRP (3) immunoturbidimetric assay for quantifying C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in serum and plasma (sodium EDTA or lithium heparin) samples. It is for in vitro diagnostic use.

Reason

The long-term stability of level 2 (1.0 mg/dL) may not be within the specifications due to a decrease in CRP concentration.

Action

On May 1, 2009 the recalling firm, Kamiya Biomedical Company contacted the 3 consignees by telephone and notified them of the issue. A follow-up e-mail notification on May 4, 2009 was sent to consignees requesting to return the affected product to Kamiya Biomedical Company for a free replacement kit. After the e-mail notifications, an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated May 13, 2009 was also sent to consignees describing the issue and actions to take for returning opened and unopened affected product to the recalling firm for replacement. Direct questions to the Kamiya Biomedical Company by calling 1- 206-575-8068.

Distribution

United States (NY, NJ, and NC).

Quantity

3 kits each containing 5 x 2 ml vials