Events

Recall of Device Recall Rubella IgG EIA test kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Bio-Rad Laboratories.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    49449
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0908-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-08-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-03-02
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-04-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=73408
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    enzyme linked immunoabsorbent assay, rubella - Product Code LFX
  • Reason
    Elevated optical density (od) values with the kit negative control.
  • Action
    An "Urgent Product Correction" letter dated August 26, 2008 was sent via overnight carrier to all customers. The letter described the affected product, problem, and action to be taken by customer. The customers are to review their current inventory of the product for any remaining kits of the specified lot number. The customer is to complete the form and fax to the Technical Support department if replacement kits were needed. The remaining kits will be replaced once the form is completed and faxed. If you have any questions, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-224-6723, options 2 then 4.

Device

Device Recall Rubella IgG EIA test kit
  • Model / Serial
    Lot F1108
  • Product Classification
    Immunology and Microbiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: NE, NY, FL, GA, MA, OR, WI, MN, MI, MS, NC, CA, MD, MO, IA, DC
  • Product Description
    Rubella IgG EIA test kit, containing 1 Rubella IgG Microplate, 1 Negative Control, 1 High Positive Control, 1 Low Positive Control, 1 Substrate, 1 Stop Reagent. Labeled: Distributed by: Bio-Rad Laboratories-Redmond, WA 98052 || For the qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative detection of human IgG antibodies to rubella virus in human serum by enzyme immunoassay, to aid in the assessment to the patient's immunological response to rubella, and as a qualitative screening test to determine the immune status of individuals, including women of childbearing age.
  • Manufacturer
    Bio-Rad Laboratories

Manufacturer

Bio-Rad Laboratories
  • Manufacturer Address
    Bio-Rad Laboratories, 6565 185th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052-5039
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
  • Source
    USFDA