FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#34336

Product

ProSpecT Giardia/Cryptosporidium Microplate Assay. Catalog #: 2458496.

FDA product code
MHIGiardia Spp.
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Microbiology
510(k) numbers
K955157
Affected lot / code info
944755

Why it was recalled

The conjugate may cause the negative control to produce high OD readings, therefore invalidating the run.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Remel contacted each customer with a letter, by mail, requesting a count of the affected lots to be returned. Product would be replaced upon customer request.

Recalling firm

Firm
Remel, Inc.
Address
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr (PO Box 14478, zip 66285-4478), Lenexa, Kansas 66215-3519

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US and OUS customers.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2003-12-09
Posted by FDA
2004-08-17
Terminated
2004-09-15
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #34336. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.