FDA Recall Terminated

MESOMARK Humanitarian Device. Authorized by Federal Law for use as an aid in monitoring of patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. Each kit contains 96 tests. MESOMARK is an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the quantitative measurement of Soluble mesothelin Related Peptides (SMRP) in human serum. Measurement of SMRP may aid in the monitoring of patients diagnosed with epithelioid or biphasic mesothelioma. MESOMARK values must be interpreted in conjunction with all other available clinical and laboratory data.

Recall: Z-1606-2011 · Initiated July 29, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1606-2011
Event Number
56427
Firm
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.
FEI Number
2521625
Product Code
OAW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
July 29, 2010
Posted
March 8, 2011
Terminated
July 5, 2012
Address
201 Great Valley Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355-1308

Description

MESOMARK Humanitarian Device. Authorized by Federal Law for use as an aid in monitoring of patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. Each kit contains 96 tests. MESOMARK is an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the quantitative measurement of Soluble mesothelin Related Peptides (SMRP) in human serum. Measurement of SMRP may aid in the monitoring of patients diagnosed with epithelioid or biphasic mesothelioma. MESOMARK values must be interpreted in conjunction with all other available clinical and laboratory data.

Reason

presence of material attached to the bottom of some wells in places visible to the naked eye, which caused an overestimation of the sample.

Action

Notification dated 7/7/10 was sent to the customer via e-mail and FedEx Priority Overnight. FUJIREBIO Diagnostics, Inc. sent an URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIIFICATION letter dated July 7, 2010, to all affected customers via e-mail and FedEx Priority Overnight. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue using MESOMARK kit. Lot 57K04510 and discard any remaining inventory. Complete and return the attached Confirmation of Receipt form upon receipt of this notification, no later than July 30, 2010. Notify your ordering physician or health care provider as appropriate. For questions regarding this recall call 877-861-7246 or 610-240-3800.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including UT

Quantity

42 kits