FDA Recall Terminated

Pointe Scientific Liquid Auto HDL Cholesterol Reagent Set, Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI, Catalog Numbers: 10-H7545-80, 12-H7545-162, 3-H7545-L, 7-H7545-1000, 7-H7545-320, 7-H7545-40, 7-H7545-80, H7545-1000, H7545-320, H7545-40, H7545-80, HH945-240 and HH945-480. The product is used for In vitro diagnostic for the quantitative determination of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in human serum or plasma.

Recall: Z-1201-2009 · Initiated January 29, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1201-2009
Event Number
51044
Firm
Pointe Scientific, Inc.
FEI Number
1827821
Product Code
LBR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
January 29, 2009
Posted
April 27, 2009
Terminated
October 20, 2010
Address
5449 Research Dr, Canton, MI, 48188

Description

Pointe Scientific Liquid Auto HDL Cholesterol Reagent Set, Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI, Catalog Numbers: 10-H7545-80, 12-H7545-162, 3-H7545-L, 7-H7545-1000, 7-H7545-320, 7-H7545-40, 7-H7545-80, H7545-1000, H7545-320, H7545-40, H7545-80, HH945-240 and HH945-480. The product is used for In vitro diagnostic for the quantitative determination of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in human serum or plasma.

Reason

The R1 reagent has microbial contamination.

Action

Consignees were notified by "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 29, 2009, to conduct the recall to the retail level, to examine inventory and dispose of affected stocks on hand, and to complete the "Recall Return Response Form". Consignees were instructed to return their completed forms via mail, fax (1-734-483-1592) or e-mail to Pointe Scientific, Inc. (PS). Direct questions about the recall to PS Technical Support Department at 1-800-757-5313 or 1-734-487-8300.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US, Chile, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica-West Indies, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Trinidad-West Indies, Turkey and Venezuela.

Quantity

717 kits, 164L