FDA Recall Terminated

HemosIL RecombiPlasTin. Prothrombin Time Test. Each RecombiPlasTin kit consists of: RecombiPlasTin (RTF): 5 x 8 mL or 20 mL vials of lyophilized recombinant human tissue factor, synthetic phospholipids with stabilizers, preservative and buffer; and RecombiPlasTin Diluent (RTF Diluent): 5 x 8 or 20 mL vials of an aqueous solution of calcium chloride, polybrene and a preservative. --- FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE.

Recall: Z-1246-06 · Initiated March 7, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1246-06
Event Number
35632
Firm
Instrumentation Laboratory Co.
FEI Number
1217183
Product Code
GJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 7, 2006
Posted
July 18, 2006
Terminated
August 11, 2006
Address
113 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421-3125

Description

HemosIL RecombiPlasTin. Prothrombin Time Test. Each RecombiPlasTin kit consists of: RecombiPlasTin (RTF): 5 x 8 mL or 20 mL vials of lyophilized recombinant human tissue factor, synthetic phospholipids with stabilizers, preservative and buffer; and RecombiPlasTin Diluent (RTF Diluent): 5 x 8 or 20 mL vials of an aqueous solution of calcium chloride, polybrene and a preservative. --- FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE.

Reason

Firm received 2 complaints concerning incorrect prothrombin time (PT) results while using the reagents on samples of patients taking the antibiotic CUBICIN (Daptomycin for injection).

Action

"Urgent Product Notifications" were sent to IL customers on 3/07/06 through its distributor, Beckman Coulter.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

8 mL: 10,473; 20 mL: 5110 (all Domestic)