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Pointe Scientific, Inc.: Liquid AST (SGOT) Reagent Set, Manufactured by Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI in 150 ml (Product no. A7561-150) and 450 ml (Product no A7561-450). For the quantitative determination of aspartate amoinotransferase in human serum

Recall number
Z-0171-2009
Recalling firm
Pointe Scientific, Inc.
Product
Liquid AST (SGOT) Reagent Set, Manufactured by Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI in 150 ml (Product no. A7561-150) and 450 ml (Product no A7561-450). For the quantitative determination of aspartate amoinotransferase in human serum
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-08-25
Posted
2008-10-22
Terminated
2009-11-27
Reason
The R1 component may be contaminated with Serratia liquefaciens, resulting decreased absorbances and failure of the reagent to produce test results.
Root cause
Material/Component Contamination
Action
Consignees were notified via recall letter dated 8/22/08 and mailed 8/25/08 to examine their inventory, dispose of any recalled product found, and to notify the firm for replacements. Contact Pointe Scientific Inc., at 1-800-757-5313 for assistance.
Quantity
109 kits
Distribution
Nationwide, Bolivia, Ecuador, Greece, Indonesia, Mexico, Nepal, Philippines, Romania and Serbia.
Lot, serial or model codes
A7561-150 lots 728504-046 and 728504-094. A7561-450 lot 728504-063. Exp. 4/09.
510(k) numbers
["K941132"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
CIT
Firm FEI
1827821
Firm city
Canton
Firm state
MI
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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