FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Dako North America Inc.: EnVision FLEX/HRP visualization reagent found in the following kits: EnVision FLEX, High pH (Link) EnVision FLEX+, Mouse, High pH (Link) EnVision FLEX Mini Kit, High pH (Link) EnVision FLEX, High pH (Dako Omnis) Multi-component, sealed package. For in vitro diagnostic use.
- Recall number
- Z-0220-2016
- Recalling firm
- Dako North America Inc.
- Product
- EnVision FLEX/HRP visualization reagent found in the following kits: EnVision FLEX, High pH (Link) EnVision FLEX+, Mouse, High pH (Link) EnVision FLEX Mini Kit, High pH (Link) EnVision FLEX, High pH (Dako Omnis) Multi-component, sealed package. For in vitro diagnostic use.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2015-09-04
- Posted
- 2015-11-05
- Terminated
- 2016-04-25
- Reason
- There is a defect in one lot of a buffer, non-specific background staining that has, in some instances, interfered with interpretation of the staining results.
- Root cause
- Other
- Action
- Dako sent an customer notification letter on September 4, 2015, to all affected customers via mail. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers/distributors are instructed in the Recall Notification Letters to 1) remove any unused kits bearing the affected lot numbers listed in their letter from diagnostic use 2) destroy any unused kits bearing the affect lot numbers listed in their letter, and 3) determine any possible impact of this change in performance on patient results from the affected lots. The letter states actions should be taken within 10 days and that customers/distributors should confirm they have received the information by returning the attached, fully completed Device Recall Form and return it to Dako QA Vigilance by email at dako.dkvigilance@dako.com. The firm lists on their letter for customers to contact their Dako representative in there are any questions. For further questions, call (805) 566-6655.
- Quantity
- 300 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of : TX, SD, CA, FL, MA, MD, WV, NC, OH, DE, MI, NJ, CO, HI, AR, NY, LA, GA, NV, RI, IL, OK, CT, MO, VA, and DC., and to the countries of : Canada, Brazil and Costa Rica.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Item No.: K800021-2, K800221-2, K802321-2 (Link) K801021-2, K801221-2, K802421-2 (AS/AS+) GV80011-2, GV82311-2 (Dako Omnis) Catalog/Model No.: K8000 K8002 K8023 GV800 SM802 EnVision FLEX / HRP Lot 20019374 used in: Envision FLEX, High pH (link) Lot No.: 20019097, 20020777, 20021381 Envision FLEX+, Mouse, High pH (link) Lot No.: 20019103, 20019113, 20020772 EnVision FLEX Mini Kit, High pH (Link) Lot No.: 20021362 DM 842 EnVision FLEX / HRP (Dako Omnis) Lot 20019013 used in: EnVision FLEX, High pH (Dako Omnis) Lot No.: 20019102
- 510(k) numbers
- not on file
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- LDT
- Firm FEI
- 2022180
- Firm city
- Carpinteria
- Firm state
- CA
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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