FDA Recall Terminated

G8 Automated HPLC Analyzer - 723G8 Product Usage - In vitro diagnostic use for the quantitative measurement of % hemoglobin A1c in whole blood specimens. This test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of diabetes and as an aid in identifying patients who may be at risk for developing diabetes.

Recall: Z-3244-2018 · Initiated July 13, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3244-2018
Event Number
80585
Firm
Tosoh Bioscience Inc
FEI Number
3005529799
Product Code
LCP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
No Marketing Application
Initiated
July 13, 2018
Terminated
July 8, 2020
Address
3600 Gantz Rd, Grove City, OH, 43123-1895

Description

G8 Automated HPLC Analyzer - 723G8 Product Usage - In vitro diagnostic use for the quantitative measurement of % hemoglobin A1c in whole blood specimens. This test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of diabetes and as an aid in identifying patients who may be at risk for developing diabetes.

Reason

Analyzers were distributed with software which lacks a 510K

Action

On July 13, 2018, Tosoh Bioscience started to telephone customers to set up on-site visits. On July 16, 2018, Tosoh Bioscience began to issue URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notices to customers via hand delivery. Immediate Actions to be taken by the Customer/User: - Thoroughly review the content of this letter with the Tosoh field service representative. - Allow the Tosoh field representative to verify the software version currently on your analyzer - If the software is v5.23, your analyzer needs no further action - If the software is v5.24, allow the Tosoh field representative to download all patient results from your analyzer, remove software version v5.24, and upload software version v5.23. - Continue to use your analyzer and report results with software v5.23 once these activities have been completed. - Complete and return the Acknowledgement Form to the Tosoh field representative. - File the Urgent Medical Device Recall notice with your laboratory records and forward the information to others in your laboratory. If you have obtained unexpected test results or received any complaints of illness or adverse events associated with the use of the analyzer, please contact Tosoh Technical Support 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 248-6764. Should you have any questions regarding this medical device recall, please feel free to contact Bernadette OConnell at (800) 248-6764 or by email at [email protected]. She will be available to answer any questions Monday - Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST).

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in states of - CA, OK, VA 7 WI

Quantity

8 units