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Z-0065-2008

Bio-Rad Laboratories-MONOLISA Anti-HBc IGM EIA kit, an in-vitro diagnostic test kit, Catalog # 26174...

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. / initiated 2007-09-05 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Bio-Rad Laboratories began a recall of Bio-Rad Laboratories-MONOLISA Anti-HBc IGM EIA kit, an in-vitro diagnostic test kit, Catalog # 26174, manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Redmond, WA on . The reason FDA records is "Incorrect Instruction: the package insert states to add 100L of conjugate; it should state to add 100uL". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0065-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
Product
Bio-Rad Laboratories-MONOLISA Anti-HBc IGM EIA kit, an in-vitro diagnostic test kit, Catalog # 26174, manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Redmond, WA.
Product code
LOM Test, Hepatitis B (B Antigen, B Surface Antigen, Be Antigen)
Reason for recall
Incorrect Instruction: the package insert states to add 100L of conjugate; it should state to add 100uL.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Error in labeling
Action
On 9/5/07 a letter titled "IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION" was sent to customers advising them of the issue and requesting customers make a note of the correction in their laboratory procedures and/or any existing copies of the package insert. On 9/19/07 the firm sent a second letter (dated 9/18/07) via DHL titled "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" and supplied a corrected package insert to replace the original insert sent.
Quantity in commerce
46
Distribution
Nationwide: Kits were distributed to 27 hospitals, clinics and testing labs throughout the US.
Product codes and lots
Lot 131BHH, Catalog # 26174