FDA Recall Open, Classified

ColoCARE, Cat. No. 5651, packaged 50 envelopes/box, For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. The firm name on the label is Helena Laboratories, Beaumont, TX.

Recall: Z-1950-2019 · Initiated August 8, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1950-2019
Event Number
83088
Firm
Helena Laboratories, Corp.
FEI Number
1618982
Product Code
KHE
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 8, 2018
Address
1530 Lindbergh Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77707-4131

Description

ColoCARE, Cat. No. 5651, packaged 50 envelopes/box, For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. The firm name on the label is Helena Laboratories, Beaumont, TX.

Reason

The positive control on some tests of the lots did not appropriately react within the specified timeframe to verify the test was functioning correctly.

Action

The recalling firm made notifications beginning 8/8/2018 via phone and letter delivered via email. Customers were to dispose of the product.

Distribution

Distribution was made to AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WY. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.

Quantity

328/50-pouch kits