FDA Recall Terminated

Cholestech LDX High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test Cassette. The Cholestech LDX high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein in whole blood or serum. Measurement of CRP is useful as an aid in the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders and associated diseases. The test cassettes are for use with the LDX analyzer.

Recall: Z-2457-2008 · Initiated August 9, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2457-2008
Event Number
49142
Firm
Cholestech Corp
FEI Number
1000123985
Product Code
DCK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 9, 2006
Posted
September 20, 2008
Terminated
September 30, 2009
Address
3347 Investment Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94545-3808

Description

Cholestech LDX High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test Cassette. The Cholestech LDX high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of C-reactive protein in whole blood or serum. Measurement of CRP is useful as an aid in the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders and associated diseases. The test cassettes are for use with the LDX analyzer.

Reason

Test results are high, outside of control material upper limit specification. Results could be as high as 15%.

Action

Cholestech provided its three distributors a notification letter/response form with instructions to distribute the letter to their customers/end users dated August 9, 2006. The letter instructed customers to discontinue use of the lot of cassettes, return remaining cassettes to Cholestech through the Technical Service Representative and to complete and return the response form. The end users returned the signed letters directly to Cholestech so that effectiveness checks could be completed.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution --- including states of Virginia, Texas and North Carolina, Ohio, Arkansas, Washington, Florida , California and Michigan.

Quantity

2, 910 cassettes