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Z-1080-04

FDP Plasma kit provides reagents for the detection and semi-quantitation of fibrin/fibrinogen degradation...

Diagnostica Stago, Inc. / initiated 2002-12-04 / Terminated

Diagnostica Stago, Inc. began a recall of FDP Plasma kit provides reagents for the detection and semi-quantitation of fibrin/fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) in plasma through the use of latex... on . The reason FDA records is "The FDP Plasma latex reagent (Reagent Vial 1) is more sensitive which may result in a weak agglutination at low concentration of FDPs". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1080-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Product
FDP Plasma kit provides reagents for the detection and semi-quantitation of fibrin/fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) in plasma through the use of latex particles coated with monoclonal antibodies to FDP. The kit contains: 1 x1.3 mL vial of Reagent 1 (Latex), 1 x 20mL bottle of Reagent 2 (Buffer), 1 x 0.5mL vial of Reagent 3 (Negative Control), 1 x 0.5mL vial of Reagent 4 (Positive Control) and 10 test cards with mixing rods packaged in a predominantly white cardboard unit container. Distributed in the USA by Diagnostica Stago, Five Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Product code
DAP Fibrinogen And Fibrin Split Products, Antigen, Antiserum, Control
Reason for recall
The FDP Plasma latex reagent (Reagent Vial 1) is more sensitive which may result in a weak agglutination at low concentration of FDPs.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Diagnostica Stago sent a letter dated 12/4/2002 along with effectiveness check form to all customers.
Quantity in commerce
965
Distribution
The firm distributed the product 220 direct accounts which include hospitals, clinics, and clinical laboratories. There are 9 VA accounts.
Product codes and lots
Lot 012823 Exp October 2003