FDA Recall Terminated

RQCHRT HRT Control Level 1 & 2; Whole Blood controls for use with Hemochron Kaolin and Celite HRT Test Tubes. 20 vials Whole Blood - 2.0mL; dried 20 vials Diluent - 4.0 mL The Hemochron HRT Whole Blood Quality Controls are intended to be used to perform quality control assays using the Hemochron HRT test tubes.

Recall: Z-2110-2010 · Initiated June 24, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2110-2010
Event Number
56114
Firm
International Technidyne Corp.
FEI Number
1000526865
Product Code
KFF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 24, 2010
Posted
July 28, 2010
Terminated
September 23, 2010
Address
6-8 Olsen Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08820-2419

Description

RQCHRT HRT Control Level 1 & 2; Whole Blood controls for use with Hemochron Kaolin and Celite HRT Test Tubes. 20 vials Whole Blood - 2.0mL; dried 20 vials Diluent - 4.0 mL The Hemochron HRT Whole Blood Quality Controls are intended to be used to perform quality control assays using the Hemochron HRT test tubes.

Reason

An ingredient in the RQCHRT Whole Blood Controls for use with Hemochron Kaolin and Celite HRT Test tubes may become less potent over time and result in excessive High LQC Failures.

Action

ITC sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated June 24, 2010, via Federal Express to Laboratory Director, Clinical Laboratory Manager, or Point of Care Coordinator consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to check their inventory for the product, if they have boxes or loose vials to please stop using the product, remove it from inventory and contact ITC Technical Support to arrange return. They were also instructed to complete the attached Customer Account Tracking Form, whether or not they have remaining inventory, and return it by fax, email or mail. If you have any questions, please call ITC Technical Support at 800-631-5945 (US) or 732-548-5700 (international), Extension 4707 or email [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA including states of CA, NC, TX, FL, MD, OK, NY, and NJ and country of Italy.

Quantity

38 in US, 3 Out of US