FDA Recall Terminated

RaPET RF Latex Reagent used as a component in the following kits: RaPET RF (1155-100, Control# 173201 expiry 2019-04-30) RF Latex (1156-001, Control# 172224 expiry 2019-12-31) RF Latex (1155L-100B, Control # 172701 expiry 2019-09-30 and Control # 173262 expiry 2019-12-31) Product Usage: RaPET RF is intended for the qualitative and semiquantitative detection of rhematoid factor in human serum. The latex slide test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Recall: Z-1070-2018 · Initiated February 13, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1070-2018
Event Number
79245
FEI Number
1616487
Product Code
DHR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
February 13, 2018
Terminated
September 27, 2018
Address
1261 N Main St, Stanbio Laboratory, LP, Boerne, TX, 78006-3014

Description

RaPET RF Latex Reagent used as a component in the following kits: RaPET RF (1155-100, Control# 173201 expiry 2019-04-30) RF Latex (1156-001, Control# 172224 expiry 2019-12-31) RF Latex (1155L-100B, Control # 172701 expiry 2019-09-30 and Control # 173262 expiry 2019-12-31) Product Usage: RaPET RF is intended for the qualitative and semiquantitative detection of rhematoid factor in human serum. The latex slide test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Reason

All patient serum samples yield a weakly positive test result.

Action

Recall notification letters were sent to affected consignees on 2/14/2018. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed the consignee to stop using affected products, quarantine products, and exchange the kit for an unaffected one.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - United States nationwide , Canada, Korea, Mexico, Trinidad

Quantity

686 units