FDA Recall Terminated

Histoplasma Yeast Complement Fixation Antigen Dilute Ref# H30150 The fungal antigens and positive controls are used to detect antibodies in patient serum by the complement fixation (CF) procedure to aid in the diagnosis of four specific fungal diseases: Histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, and aspergillosis

Recall: Z-2040-2016 · Initiated May 9, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2040-2016
Event Number
74113
Firm
Immuno-Mycologics, Inc
FEI Number
1627497
Product Code
GMJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
May 9, 2016
Posted
June 20, 2016
Terminated
January 10, 2017
Address
2700 Technology Pl, Norman, OK, 73071-1127

Description

Histoplasma Yeast Complement Fixation Antigen Dilute Ref# H30150 The fungal antigens and positive controls are used to detect antibodies in patient serum by the complement fixation (CF) procedure to aid in the diagnosis of four specific fungal diseases: Histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, and aspergillosis

Reason

The device was found to have bacterial contamination.

Action

Immuno-Mycologics, Inc sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 9, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately check their stock and destroy affected stock on hand. Immediately complete the attached Acknowledgement and Receipt Form even if they do not have affected stock. Customers who require replacement indicate the number of vials needed in the attached Acknowledgement Form. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-405-360-4669.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to UT, MA, OH, IN, NC, NY, VA, CA, IA and KY.

Quantity

467 units