FDA Recall Terminated

AtheNA Multi-Lyte MMV Test System- A93111G A microparticle-based immunoassay intended for the qualitative presumptive detection of IgG class antibody to the Mumps virus in human serum using the AtheNA Multi-Lyte Test System. The test system is intended to be used for determination of a previous infection with the Mumps virus.

Recall: Z-1500-2012 · Initiated March 8, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1500-2012
Event Number
61646
Firm
Zeus Scientific, Inc.
FEI Number
2242436
Product Code
LJY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 8, 2012
Posted
May 8, 2012
Terminated
July 3, 2013
Address
200 Evans Way, Branchburg, NJ, 08876-3767

Description

AtheNA Multi-Lyte MMV Test System- A93111G A microparticle-based immunoassay intended for the qualitative presumptive detection of IgG class antibody to the Mumps virus in human serum using the AtheNA Multi-Lyte Test System. The test system is intended to be used for determination of a previous infection with the Mumps virus.

Reason

Select lots of AtheNA Multi-Lyte MMV Test System have lost reactivity and may produce false positive results in seronegative patients who have not been previously affected with or vaccinated against Mumps.

Action

The firm, Zeus Scientific, sent an "URGENT NOTICE; Voluntary Product Recall" letter dated March 8, 2012 their customers via Fed Ex. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to remove and discard any remaining inventory of the listed product; if you are not the end-user and/or you have distributed these products to customers, notify them accordingly; and complete, sign and return the verification notice via fax to: 908-526-2058 or email a PDF to [email protected]. If you have any questions, call 908-526-3744 or 800-286-2111.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

180 kits