FDA Recall
Terminated
Simplastin L, Prothrombin Time test, 10 vials (20 ml each), Product Number 259553, bioMerieux,
Recall: Z-1238-03
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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