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Z-0362-2023Class II

IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma Catalog Number...

Randox Laboratories, Limited / initiated 2022-11-01 / Terminated

Randox Laboratories Ltd. began a recall of IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma Catalog Number: IA3832 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run immediately after Fructosamine Catalogue Number FR3133 or FR4030 on the RX instruments testing order. Can lead to...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0362-2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Randox Laboratories, Limited
Product
IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma Catalog Number: IA3832
Product code
CZP Iga, Antigen, Antiserum, Control
Reason for recall
Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run immediately after Fructosamine Catalogue Number FR3133 or FR4030 on the RX instruments testing order. Can lead to an elevation in Quality Control and Patient results of up to +13% for lgA and +51% for lgM respectively, which may lead to a delay in running patient samples or erroneous elevated test results
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
Randox Laboratories extended recall notification to the US Distribution center on 11/01/22 via email. The US distributor contacted customers on 11/1/22 via email . Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Review your instrument testing order in line with the Carryover Avoidance Technical Bulletin (RXTB-0136} " Update the RX user manual with the updated Carryover Avoidance Technical Bulletin (RXTB-0136} and ensure all operators are aware of the recommendations. Discuss the contents of this notice with your Medical Director. " Complete and return the response form 12187-QA to [email protected] within five working days. Transmission of Field Safety Notice: Send a copy of the FSN to all affected customers and to those who need to be aware within your organisation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Randox Technical Services
Quantity in commerce
20 kits US in total
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution: CA, NC, NJ and WV,
Product codes and lots
GTIN: 05055273203882 All lots

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0362-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0362-2023Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0363-2023Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated