FDA Recall Terminated

Human Cardiac Specific Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (H-FABP) ELISA TEST KIT Product is an In Vitro Device (IVD) categorized as a Cardiac Marker, manufactured and distributed by BioCheck, Inc., Foster City, CA. Enzyme Immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Human Cardiac Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (H-FABP) concentration in serum, citrate-plasma, EDTA-plasma, and heparin-plasma.

Recall: Z-2243-2010 · Initiated July 15, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2243-2010
Event Number
56291
Firm
BioCheck Inc
FEI Number
3002564473
Product Code
NUK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
PMA
Initiated
July 15, 2010
Posted
August 20, 2010
Terminated
December 13, 2010
Address
323 Vintage Park Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404-1186

Description

Human Cardiac Specific Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (H-FABP) ELISA TEST KIT Product is an In Vitro Device (IVD) categorized as a Cardiac Marker, manufactured and distributed by BioCheck, Inc., Foster City, CA. Enzyme Immunoassay for the quantitative determination of Human Cardiac Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (H-FABP) concentration in serum, citrate-plasma, EDTA-plasma, and heparin-plasma.

Reason

Products were marketed without 510(k) for diagnostic use. Unapproved device.

Action

BioCheck sent an "Urgent Device Recall" letter dated July 15, 2010 to consignees identifying the products as unapproved and requesting prompt return to the firm. Consignees are asked to sub-recall. The letter requested a reponse form be completed and returned to the firm. Diagnostic claims have been removed from the website. Returned product will be quarantined by the firm pending determination of marketing status and labeling revision.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA, including the states of CA, MI, NJ, and PA and countries of Canada, India, S. Korea, and UAE.

Quantity

187 kits