FDA Recall Terminated

CellTracks Auto Prep System, Circulating Tumor Cell Kit (epithelial, IVD Veridex, LLC a Johnson & Johnson Company Intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of epithelial origin in whole blood.

Recall: Z-2175-2010 · Initiated May 19, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2175-2010
Event Number
55908
Firm
Veridex, LLC
FEI Number
3004619490
Product Code
GKH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
May 19, 2010
Posted
August 5, 2010
Terminated
May 8, 2014
Address
1001 US Route 202, Raritan, NJ, 08869-0606

Description

CellTracks Auto Prep System, Circulating Tumor Cell Kit (epithelial, IVD Veridex, LLC a Johnson & Johnson Company Intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of epithelial origin in whole blood.

Reason

Complaints of patient sample carryover.

Action

On 19 May 2010, all consignees were notified, US and foreign, via Urgent Product Correction Notification letters. The letter identified the affected product and explained the reason for recall. Customers were asked to follow the required actions provided in the letter, including completing and returning the attached Confirmation of Receipt form. Questions should be directed to Customer Technical Services at 1-877-837-4339.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution -- USA, China, Japan, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Canada.

Quantity

101 Domestically, 87 Internationally