FDA Recall Terminated

FDP Plasma kit provides reagents for the detection and semi-quantitation of fibrin/fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) in plasma through the use of latex particles coated with monoclonal antibodies to FDP. The kit contains: 1 x1.3 mL vial of Reagent 1 (Latex), 1 x 20mL bottle of Reagent 2 (Buffer), 1 x 0.5mL vial of Reagent 3 (Negative Control), 1 x 0.5mL vial of Reagent 4 (Positive Control) and 10 test cards with mixing rods packaged in a predominantly white cardboard unit container. Distributed in the USA by Diagnostica Stago, Five Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Recall: Z-1080-04 · Initiated December 4, 2002

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1080-04
Event Number
29178
Firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
FEI Number
2245451
Product Code
DAP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 4, 2002
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
July 14, 2004
Address
5 Century Dr, Parsippany, NJ, 07054-4607

Description

FDP Plasma kit provides reagents for the detection and semi-quantitation of fibrin/fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) in plasma through the use of latex particles coated with monoclonal antibodies to FDP. The kit contains: 1 x1.3 mL vial of Reagent 1 (Latex), 1 x 20mL bottle of Reagent 2 (Buffer), 1 x 0.5mL vial of Reagent 3 (Negative Control), 1 x 0.5mL vial of Reagent 4 (Positive Control) and 10 test cards with mixing rods packaged in a predominantly white cardboard unit container. Distributed in the USA by Diagnostica Stago, Five Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Reason

The FDP Plasma latex reagent (Reagent Vial 1) is more sensitive which may result in a weak agglutination at low concentration of FDPs.

Action

Diagnostica Stago sent a letter dated 12/4/2002 along with effectiveness check form to all customers.

Distribution

The firm distributed the product 220 direct accounts which include hospitals, clinics, and clinical laboratories. There are 9 VA accounts.

Quantity

965