G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal hemoglobins in whole blood
Tosoh Bioscience Inc began a recall of G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal hemoglobins in whole blood on . FDA classified it as Class III and gives the reason as "The Beta-thalessemia Mode of the G7 Analyzer-Beta Thalassemia Mode is an automated High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system that separates and reports HbF and HbA2 quantitative percentages in whole blood...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1075-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Tosoh Bioscience Inc
- Product
- G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal hemoglobins in whole blood.
- Product code
- JPD Hemoglobin A2 Quantitation
- Reason for recall
- The Beta-thalessemia Mode of the G7 Analyzer-Beta Thalassemia Mode is an automated High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system that separates and reports HbF and HbA2 quantitative percentages in whole blood. The firm received complaints that the A2 peak could not be detected with the G7 Beta-thalessemia columns.
- FDA root cause
- Component change control
- Action
- Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action. The firm stated that they have notified consignees via mail, with the list of notified customers maintained by the Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance department. The firm stated that they have notified distributors in the same way that they have notified other consignees, with a required confirmation to the firm of corrective actions.
- Quantity in commerce
- 633
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV, and the countries of Canada, Columbia, Chile, Brazil, and Jamaica.
- Product codes and lots
- 11103403, 11103503, 10942812, 11514801, 11674706, 11313707, 11273006, 10952212, 12266302, 10872910R, 12506812, 11273206, 12678203, 12728404, 12075007, 12205211, 12627811, 12668403, 12708704, 10361310R, 10792008R.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1075-2013 | Class III | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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