FDA Recall Terminated

Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. ACE AST Reagent. Product Usage: For quantitative determination of AST in serum and lithium heparin plasma using ACE, ACE Alera and ACE Axcel Clinical Chemistry Systems. This test is intended for use in clinical laboratories and physician office laboratories.

Recall: Z-1530-2014 · Initiated March 5, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1530-2014
Event Number
67897
Firm
Alfa Wassermann, Inc.
FEI Number
1000122044
Product Code
CIT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
March 5, 2014
Posted
April 30, 2014
Terminated
August 13, 2015
Address
4 Henderson Dr, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006-6608

Description

Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. ACE AST Reagent. Product Usage: For quantitative determination of AST in serum and lithium heparin plasma using ACE, ACE Alera and ACE Axcel Clinical Chemistry Systems. This test is intended for use in clinical laboratories and physician office laboratories.

Reason

Extremely low absorbance readings.

Action

Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC issued an "Important: Advisory Notice/"Product Response Form" dated March 5, 2014 and sent on March 6, 2014 to their customers for ACE ALT Reagent Product reorder number SA1046 Lot F3604. They issued a follow-up "Important: Advisory Notice/"Product Response Form" dated March 21, 2014 and sent on March 26, 2014 to their customers for ACE AST Reagent Product reorder numbers SA1047, Lot F3609, and RX1047, Lot F3610. The notification identified the product(s), problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to destroy any affected product and complete and submit the enclosed Product Response Form. For questions or concerns, contact the Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC Customer Solution Center, Toll Free: (866) 419-ALFA (2532).

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

SA1047 lot F3609: 146; RX1047 lot F3610: 53