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Z-1055-2012

ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206, Cockroach American, Periplaneta americana It is an analyte specific reagent and no...

Phadia AB / initiated 2012-01-03 / Terminated

Phadia US Inc began a recall of ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206, Cockroach American, Periplaneta americana It is an analyte specific reagent and no intended use, however, it is typically used in... on . The reason FDA records is "The firm found this lot of ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206, American Cockroach does not contain sufficient levels of some cockroach allergens e.g. tropomyosin. Approximately 2% of the positive samples have a risk to fall below...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1055-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Phadia AB
Product
ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206, Cockroach American, Periplaneta americana It is an analyte specific reagent and no intended use, however, it is typically used in vitro quantitive assay for the measurement of cockroach allergen IgE in human serum or plasma.
Product code
MVU Reagents, Specific, Analyte
Reason for recall
The firm found this lot of ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206, American Cockroach does not contain sufficient levels of some cockroach allergens e.g. tropomyosin. Approximately 2% of the positive samples have a risk to fall below the Limit of Quantization (o .1 kUA/L).
FDA root cause
Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results
Action
ThermoFisher sent an URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated December 22, 2011, to all affected consignees. The letter identifed the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the conignee. Consignees were recommended to cease testing on the affected lot of product and, if so desired, substitute with ImmunoCAP Allergen i6, German Cockroach, until ImmunoCAP Allergen Ri206 was in stock. For any questions regarding this notification, contact Technical Support at 800.346.4364, option 2.
Quantity in commerce
780; all sent to US, with 10 assays per sleeve
Distribution
Nationwide to include: MN, VA, NC, MO, SC, TX, MA, MI, FL, IL, PA, MD, UT, CO, GA, CA,
Product codes and lots
Article number 14-5274-10, Lot number BDZ0P