FDA Recall Terminated

Piccolo Chemistry Analyzer software version 6.121 with Comprehensive Metabolic Lot #8111AA5 , Model Number 400-1028 in polyfoil pouch. Piccolo Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is a single-use self-contained reagent disk, intended for use with the Piccolo and PiccoloXpress chemistry analyzers, for in vitro qualitative determination.

Recall: Z-2286-2008 · Initiated April 21, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2286-2008
Event Number
48709
Firm
Abaxis Inc
FEI Number
2939693
Product Code
JLB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
April 21, 2008
Posted
September 17, 2008
Terminated
April 26, 2011
Address
3240 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA, 94587

Description

Piccolo Chemistry Analyzer software version 6.121 with Comprehensive Metabolic Lot #8111AA5 , Model Number 400-1028 in polyfoil pouch. Piccolo Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is a single-use self-contained reagent disk, intended for use with the Piccolo and PiccoloXpress chemistry analyzers, for in vitro qualitative determination.

Reason

The product will recover tCO2 at approximately 5-7 units high relative to some controls and patient samples

Action

The firm issued a notification letter to its consignees on April 21, 2008. The firm intends to follow up with phone calls and provide a software upgrade for the products. Contact Abaxis Customer Service at 1-510-675-6500 for assistance.

Distribution

Product was distributed Worldwide.

Quantity

893 kits