FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#34337

Product

ProSpecT Cryptosporidium Microplate Assay. Catalog #2454096.

FDA product code
MHJCryptosporidium Spp.
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Microbiology
510(k) numbers
K031965
Affected lot / code info
910717 912101

Why it was recalled

A potential stability problem has been identified with the Positive Controls in the referenced kit lots of the ProSpecT Cryptosporidium Microplate Assay. The Positive Control may NOT perform as intended through its expiration date and may invalidate an otherwise acceptable run. Quality control testing indicates the other reagents in these kits are performing as intended.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

A potential stability problem has been identified with the positive control in the ProSpecT CryptoSporidium Microplate Assay. The positive control may not perform as intended through its expiration date and may invalidate an otherwise acceptable run.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2002-05-09
Posted by FDA
2004-08-17
Terminated
2004-09-15
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #34337. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.