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Z-0975-2010

PTS Panels CHOL+HDL Panel test strips for professional use with CardioChek P-A analyzer, Manufactured by...

Polymer Technology Systems / initiated 2009-02-20 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. began a recall of PTS Panels CHOL+HDL Panel test strips for professional use with CardioChek P-A analyzer, Manufactured by Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., Indianapolis... on . The reason FDA records is "Extended expiration date; the product expired on February 12, 2009 but was labeled with a April 4, 2009 expiration date". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0975-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Polymer Technology Systems
Product
PTS Panels CHOL+HDL Panel test strips for professional use with CardioChek P-A analyzer, Manufactured by Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN.Catalog # 1795. The product is used to measure total cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol, in whole blood.
Product code
CHH Enzymatic Esterase--Oxidase, Cholesterol
Reason for recall
Extended expiration date; the product expired on February 12, 2009 but was labeled with a April 4, 2009 expiration date.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Consignees were notified by letter dated Febuary 20, 2009, advised of the problem, and that the firm would replace product not consumed by the true expiration date. Direct questions to Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.
Quantity in commerce
3,748 vials
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
Lot G751.