FDA Recall Terminated

BIO-RAD BioPlex 2200 Syphilis IgG Control Set. Lot # 46636 The BioPlex 2200 Syphilis IgG Control Set is intended for use as an assayed quality control to monitor the overall performance of the BioPlex 2200 Instrument and BioPlex 2200 Syphilis IgG Reagent Pack in the clinical laboratory.

Recall: Z-1650-2011 · Initiated November 23, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1650-2011
Event Number
57404
Firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories
FEI Number
3008272466
Product Code
LIP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
November 23, 2010
Terminated
August 4, 2011
Address
6565 185th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052-5039

Description

BIO-RAD BioPlex 2200 Syphilis IgG Control Set. Lot # 46636 The BioPlex 2200 Syphilis IgG Control Set is intended for use as an assayed quality control to monitor the overall performance of the BioPlex 2200 Instrument and BioPlex 2200 Syphilis IgG Reagent Pack in the clinical laboratory.

Reason

An upward shift in the control values can result in a control value that falls outside of the current manufacturing ranges.

Action

The firm, Bio-Rad, sent a "Voluntary Field Correction: QC Ranges for Syphilis IgG Control Set Lot#46636" letter to Domestic customers via FedEx on November 24, 2010 and to the International customers via e-mail on November 23, 2010. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by customers. The Customers were advised to temporarily establish their own means and acceptable ranges for Control Lot 46636 for the r15 and r47 markers. The firm will provide adjusted recommended means and acceptable ranges. Additionally, the customers were to complete and return the Customer Response Form for USA and/or the Subsidiary Response Form (Outside US) via fax to (510) 741-4846, Attn: Bio-Rad BPD-Product Support. If you have any questions about this notification, contact your local Bio-Rad Technical Support.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, and Italy.

Quantity

202