FDA Recall Terminated

Bio Rad brand VARIANT II TURBO Hemoglobin A1c Program Reorder Pack, Model Number/Catalog No.: 270-2417, which contains the update kit CD-ROM, Model/Catalog No.: 270-2423, Distributed and Manufactured by: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA. Intended for the percent determination of hemoglobin A1c in human whole blood using ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Recall: Z-1342-2011 · Initiated March 24, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1342-2011
Event Number
56387
Firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
FEI Number
2915274
Product Code
LCP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 24, 2010
Posted
February 17, 2011
Terminated
March 4, 2011
Address
4000 Alfred Nobel Dr, Hercules, CA, 94547-1803

Description

Bio Rad brand VARIANT II TURBO Hemoglobin A1c Program Reorder Pack, Model Number/Catalog No.: 270-2417, which contains the update kit CD-ROM, Model/Catalog No.: 270-2423, Distributed and Manufactured by: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA. Intended for the percent determination of hemoglobin A1c in human whole blood using ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Reason

The firm received customer complaints associated with the Update Kit CD-ROM not being able to generate a valid calibration after being uploaded, resulting in patient results not being generated.

Action

Medical Device Correction letter dated March 24, 2010 was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product and explained the reason for recall. Customers were asked to destroy Lot No. AA00190 and replace it with the Lot No. AA00838 CD-ROM that is enclosed with the letter. Customers are to complete and fax back the Medical Device Correction Response Form at the number provided.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Italy.

Quantity

48 units