FDA Recall Terminated

Inverness Medical BioStar Strep A OIA MAX, 100 test kit size, Product Code: 90003, in vitro diagnostic.

Recall: Z-1506-2009 · Initiated April 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1506-2009
Event Number
51871
Firm
Binax, Inc. dba IMPD
FEI Number
1221359
Product Code
GTZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 6, 2009
Posted
June 24, 2009
Terminated
January 6, 2010
Address
10 Southgate Rd, Scarborough, ME, 04074

Description

Inverness Medical BioStar Strep A OIA MAX, 100 test kit size, Product Code: 90003, in vitro diagnostic.

Reason

Potential for false positive Strep A results.

Action

Inverness Medical notified Customers by letter sent via Fedex April 6, 2009 . The letter included a request for a response from the customer. The product is discontinued.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Quantity

1,729 kits