FDA Recall Terminated

PTS Panels LDL Cholesterol test strips for professional use with CardioChek P-A test systems, Manufactured by Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN; Catalog No. 1753. For the quantitative measurement of LDL cholesterol in whole blood.

Recall: Z-1132-2010 · Initiated May 29, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1132-2010
Event Number
53759
Firm
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
3015525148
Product Code
MRR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
May 29, 2008
Posted
March 15, 2010
Terminated
October 20, 2010
Address
7736 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46268-2175

Description

PTS Panels LDL Cholesterol test strips for professional use with CardioChek P-A test systems, Manufactured by Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN; Catalog No. 1753. For the quantitative measurement of LDL cholesterol in whole blood.

Reason

The expiration date was extended by 20 weeks without justification.

Action

An "URGENT-FIELD CORRECTION" letter dated May 29, 2008, was sent to customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers are to please immediately identify the number of remaining LDL kits they currently have remaining in inventory of the specified lots and indicate the amount on the included Customer Acknowledgement and Confirmation letter and return via fax to 217-870-5608. The firm will ship a new lot of the LDL Cholesterol strips with new expiration dates to the customers. The customers are to please save the updated information and make the appropriate changes to their records. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 317-870-5610 or toll-free at 877-870-5610.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution

Quantity

not available.