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Z-2124-2012Class III

IRISpec" CA/CB two-part urine chemistry control twin set, Iris Diagnostics part number 800-0074

International Remote Imaging Systems / initiated 2012-07-09 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Iris Diagnostics began a recall of IRISpec" CA/CB two-part urine chemistry control twin set, Iris Diagnostics part number 800-0074. Intended Use: IRISpec CA/CB is an assayed QC material for... on . FDA classified it as Class III and gives the reason as "The firm recalled after it received complaints of IRISpec CA/CB two part Urine Chemistry Control, 101131-12, where the nitrite results read negative for the part B control, which should be positive". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2124-2012
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
International Remote Imaging Systems
Product
IRISpec" CA/CB two-part urine chemistry control twin set, Iris Diagnostics part number 800-0074. Intended Use: IRISpec CA/CB is an assayed QC material for monitoring of the urine chemistry analytes and devices as listed on the package insert. For in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use only.
Product code
JJW Urinalysis Controls (Assayed And Unassayed)
Reason for recall
The firm recalled after it received complaints of IRISpec CA/CB two part Urine Chemistry Control, 101131-12, where the nitrite results read negative for the part B control, which should be positive.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm initiated the recall on 07/09/12 by sending out a Medical Device Recall notification to customers via e-mail. The recall notification identified the affected product, reason for recall, and instructions on the recall. Customers were to confirm how many sets of unopened or partially opened IRISpec CA/CB that was in their inventory, dispose of the affected product, and provide written confirmation of the product's disposition. The letter also stated that Iris Diagnostics would replace any unused inventory that was returned at no charge to the customer. Contact information for the recall was also provided. The communications also included a fax response sheet for return/replacement.
Quantity in commerce
862
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Iris Diagnostics part number 800-0074, lot number 131-12.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2124-2012
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2124-2012Class IIITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated