FDA Recall Terminated

Sekisui Spectrolyse PAI-1, In-Vitro Diagnostic for Quantitative determination of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type- 1 (PAI-1) activity in human plasma. Catalog Number: 101201 For the determination of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 1 (PAI-1) activity in human plasma. The test is for in Citro diagnostic use.

Recall: Z-2431-2012 · Initiated August 28, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2431-2012
Event Number
63016
Firm
Sekisui Diagnostics Llc
FEI Number
1220602
Product Code
GGP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 28, 2012
Posted
September 20, 2012
Terminated
July 25, 2016
Address
500 West Avenue, Stamford, CT, 06902

Description

Sekisui Spectrolyse PAI-1, In-Vitro Diagnostic for Quantitative determination of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type- 1 (PAI-1) activity in human plasma. Catalog Number: 101201 For the determination of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 1 (PAI-1) activity in human plasma. The test is for in Citro diagnostic use.

Reason

SPECTROLYSE PAI-1 activity assay producing lower than expected absorbance values with "0" standard. This will reduce the slope of the standard curve requiring the user to make more frequent sample dilutions.

Action

The firm, Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC, sent an "URGENT PRODUCTS RECALL NOTICE" dated August 28, 2012 to its customers. The notice describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately stop using the product; to discard any remaining inventory and complete and return the Customer Acknowledgement Form by September 4, 2012 documenting the # of kits destroyed via FAX to Quality Assurance at 203-602-5553. The customers were also instructed to return the form even if they do not have the affected product currently in inventory. Sekisui will replace kits. If you have any questions contact, Customer Service Department at 800-637-3375, ext 10, 12, or 31, or email to recall coordinator at [email protected].

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: FL, IN, IL, and WA.

Quantity

699 kits