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Z-0104-2024Class II

Multichem S Plus, Part Codes: a) 08P88-10, b) 08P88-11, c) 08P88-12

Techno-Path Manufacturing Ltd. / initiated 2023-08-25 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

TECHNO-PATH MANUFACTURING LTD. began a recall of Multichem S Plus, Part Codes: a) 08P88-10, b) 08P88-11, c) 08P88-12 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Technopath Manufacturing Ltd. has identified an issue with the glass vial commodity used to fill the Multichem S Plus Level 1, Multichem S Plus Level 2, Multichem S Plus Level 3, Multichem IA Plus and Multichem P...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0104-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Techno-Path Manufacturing Ltd.
Product
Multichem S Plus, Part Codes: a) 08P88-10, b) 08P88-11, c) 08P88-12
Product code
JJY Multi-Analyte Controls, All Kinds (Assayed)
Reason for recall
Technopath Manufacturing Ltd. has identified an issue with the glass vial commodity used to fill the Multichem S Plus Level 1, Multichem S Plus Level 2, Multichem S Plus Level 3, Multichem IA Plus and Multichem P Controls. Some customers have experienced broken vials when receiving or thawing Technopath Multichem IA Plus and Multichem S Plus Controls. Breakages have been observed upon delivery, while thawing or while opening the vial. The breakages can result in the bottom of the vial breaking off, breakage in the neck thread area or cracking on the sides of the vial. This may expose the user to biohazardous material if cut and may cause a delay in patient results.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Action
LGC Group notified their sole US consignee (distribution partner) of the recall on 08/25/2023 via email. The notice explained the issue and the risk with the request to notify their end users. The end user was advised to take additional care when handling the glass vials due to the potential of breakages upon receipt, while thawing, or while opening the vials.
Quantity in commerce
117155 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of Illinois.
Product codes and lots
a) 08P88-10, UDI/DI 05391523440776, Lot Numbers: 108032101, 110072101, 119112101, 126052201, 130112201, 131112201; b) 08P88-11, UDI/DI 05391523440783, Lot Numbers: 108032102, 110072102, 119112102, 126052202, 130112202, 131112202; c) 08P88-12, UDI/DI 05391523440790, Lot Numbers: 108032103, 110072103, 119112103, 126052203, 130112203, 131112203

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0104-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0104-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0105-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0106-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated