FDA Recall Terminated

Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin. Prothrombin Time Test. The product is available as a kit of 25 vials of Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin matched with 25 vials of Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin Diluent. Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin after reconstitution with Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin Diluent is a liposomal preparation of recombinant human tissue factor and purified phospholipids, calcium chloride, buffer and a preservative. The use of recombinant human tissue factor and purified phospholipids assures uniformity in reagent purity, ISI values and performance from lot to lot. Once reconstituted, it is ready for use in the one-stage PT test. Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin Diluent is an aqueous solution of calcium chloride and a preservative. --- FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE.

Recall: Z-1247-06 · Initiated March 7, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1247-06
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

Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin. Prothrombin Time Test. The product is available as a kit of 25 vials of Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin matched with 25 vials of Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin Diluent. Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin after reconstitution with Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin Diluent is a liposomal preparation of recombinant human tissue factor and purified phospholipids, calcium chloride, buffer and a preservative. The use of recombinant human tissue factor and purified phospholipids assures uniformity in reagent purity, ISI values and performance from lot to lot. Once reconstituted, it is ready for use in the one-stage PT test. Hemoliance RecombiPlasTin Diluent is an aqueous solution of calcium chloride 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

5 mL: 3870; 20 mL: 29,007 (all Domestic)