Z-1530-2014Class II

Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. ACE AST Reagent

Name: Z-1530-2014 Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. ACE AST Reagent
Creator: Alfa Wassermann, Inc.
Published: 2014-03-05
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Alfa Wassermann / initiated 2014-03-05 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Alfa Wassermann, Inc. began a recall of Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. ACE AST Reagent. Product Usage: For quantitative determination of AST in serum and lithium heparin plasma using... on 2014-03-05. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Extremely low absorbance readings". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1530-2014
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2014-03-05
Posted: 2014-04-30
Terminated: 2015-08-13
Recalling firm: Alfa Wassermann
Product: Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. ACE AST Reagent. Product Usage: For quantitative determination of AST in serum and lithium heparin plasma using ACE, ACE Alera and ACE Axcel Clinical Chemistry Systems. This test is intended for use in clinical laboratories and physician office laboratories.
Product code: CIT Nadh Oxidation/Nad Reduction, Ast/Sgot
Reason for recall: Extremely low absorbance readings.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC issued an "Important: Advisory Notice/"Product Response Form" dated March 5, 2014 and sent on March 6, 2014 to their customers for ACE ALT Reagent Product reorder number SA1046 Lot F3604. They issued a follow-up "Important: Advisory Notice/"Product Response Form" dated March 21, 2014 and sent on March 26, 2014 to their customers for ACE AST Reagent Product reorder numbers SA1047, Lot F3609, and RX1047, Lot F3610. The notification identified the product(s), problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to destroy any affected product and complete and submit the enclosed Product Response Form. For questions or concerns, contact the Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC Customer Solution Center, Toll Free: (866) 419-ALFA (2532).
Quantity in commerce: SA1047 lot F3609: 146; RX1047 lot F3610: 53
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots: ACE¿ AST Reagent Product reorder numbers SA1047 (Lot F3609) and RX1047 (Lot F3610)

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1530-2014
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1529-2014	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2014-05-07	2014-04-29
Z-1530-2014	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2014-05-07	2014-04-29

Product code CIT

K113382Class IAce Alt ReagentAlfa Wassermann / cleared 2012-07-19

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