FDA Recall Terminated

Product is labeled in part: "***is immunosimplicity***HSV 1&2 IgM***Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit***For the Detection of HSV 1&2 IgM antibodies***Catalog No: 720-350***Exp. Date:***Contains Sufficient for 96 Tests***C - Corrosive Harmful***Lot No: ***For In Vitro Diagnostic Use***Caution, consult accompanying documents.***Manufacturer***Diamedix***A Subsidiary of IVAX Diagnostics, Inc. MIAMI, FL 33127 USA-1-800-327-4565***Biohazard***" The Is-HSV 1&2 IgM test kits are packaged in cardboard boxes with individual components secured within a foam insert. The Diamedix Is-HSV 1&2 IgM Test Kit is intended for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and/or type 2 in human serum by indirect enzyme immunoassay. This test can aid in the diagnosis of a primary or reactived infection with HSV. The performance of this assay has not bee established for use in neonates, infants, or on cord blood, and immunocompromised patients.

Recall: Z-1520-2012 · Initiated January 16, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1520-2012
Event Number
61577
Firm
Diamedix Corporation
FEI Number
1044713
Product Code
LGC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
January 16, 2012
Posted
May 10, 2012
Terminated
May 18, 2012
Address
2140 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL, 33127

Description

Product is labeled in part: "***is immunosimplicity***HSV 1&2 IgM***Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit***For the Detection of HSV 1&2 IgM antibodies***Catalog No: 720-350***Exp. Date:***Contains Sufficient for 96 Tests***C - Corrosive Harmful***Lot No: ***For In Vitro Diagnostic Use***Caution, consult accompanying documents.***Manufacturer***Diamedix***A Subsidiary of IVAX Diagnostics, Inc. MIAMI, FL 33127 USA-1-800-327-4565***Biohazard***" The Is-HSV 1&2 IgM test kits are packaged in cardboard boxes with individual components secured within a foam insert. The Diamedix Is-HSV 1&2 IgM Test Kit is intended for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and/or type 2 in human serum by indirect enzyme immunoassay. This test can aid in the diagnosis of a primary or reactived infection with HSV. The performance of this assay has not bee established for use in neonates, infants, or on cord blood, and immunocompromised patients.

Reason

On 01/16/20112 Diamedix initiated a recall of IS-HSV 1&2 IgM Test Kit, Catalog # 720-350, Lot 60701, Exp. June 30, 2012. The Positive Control for this lot is Out of Specification.

Action

Diamedix sent Recall notification letters dated January 16, 2012, to all affected customers by Certified Mail. Consignees were asked to review their inventory and then contact Diamedix to request replacement product. Customers were instructed to call 305-324-2314 with questions. For questions regarding this recall call 305-324-2560.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution and Puerto Rico.

Quantity

442 kits