FDA Recall Terminated

Simplastin L, Prothrombin Time test, 10 vials (20 ml each), Product Number 259553, bioMerieux,

Recall: Z-1238-03 · Initiated July 31, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1238-03
Event Number
27008
Firm
bioMerieux
FEI Number
3002769706
Product Code
GJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
July 31, 2003
Posted
October 15, 2003
Terminated
May 18, 2004
Address
100 Rodolphe Street, Building 1300, Durham, NC, 27712

Description

Simplastin L, Prothrombin Time test, 10 vials (20 ml each), Product Number 259553, bioMerieux,

Reason

Complaints of prolonged clot times.

Action

Consignees were notified via letter on July 31, 2003. The were advised to check remaining inventory and destroy any remaining material of the affected lot numbers. A Customer Response form was attached.

Distribution

The product was distributed to hospitals and distributors located nationwide, Brazil, Canada, China, and Japan.

Quantity

689 units