FDA Recall Terminated

CD99 Catalog number PM008 AA; For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Product Usage: Provides adjunctive diagnostic information following the primary diagnosis of a neoplasm by conventional histopathology methods.

Recall: Z-1535-2015 · Initiated March 17, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1535-2015
Event Number
70823
Firm
Biocare Medical, LLC
FEI Number
3004140393
Product Code
NJT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
March 17, 2015
Posted
April 27, 2015
Terminated
June 15, 2015
Address
4040 Pike Ln, Concord, CA, 94520-1227

Description

CD99 Catalog number PM008 AA; For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Product Usage: Provides adjunctive diagnostic information following the primary diagnosis of a neoplasm by conventional histopathology methods.

Reason

A drop in staining intensity over time has been observed. These lots may not meet their labeled shelf life.

Action

Biocare sent a Medical Device Notification letters dated March 17, 2015 to all affected sites. The letters identify the affected product, problem, actions to be taken and the fact that it affects all identified lots shipped between 02/13/13 and / 01/28/15. The letters instructed customers to immediately discontinue further use of the recalled lots, dispose of them according to state and local regulations and complete the response form and returned by April 7, 2015. Credit will be issued upon receipt of the response form.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US nationwide in the states of TX, KS, OK, NJ, LA, GA, NC, SC, VA, and the countries of Spain, Austria, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Kuwait, Hungary and Israel.

Quantity

44: 8 of lot 110912, 15 of lot 041913; 17 of lot 120310 and 4 of lot 110314