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Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc: Quest EIA ANA Screen Bulk Kit, model number 96AN-BPU-QUEST. Manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA. For labeling and distribution by Quest International Inc. Medical device is used as a qualitative enzyme immunoassay (EIA) intended to screen for the presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) in human serum as an aid in the diagnosis of certain rheumatic diseases. This assay collectively detects, in one well, total ANAs against double stranded DNA (dsDNA, nDNA), histones, SS-A/Ro, SS-B/LA, Sm, Sm/RNP, Scl-70, Jo-1 and centromeric antigens along with sera positive for Immunofluorescent (IFA) HEp-2.
- Recall number
- Z-0608-2011
- Recalling firm
- Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
- Product
- Quest EIA ANA Screen Bulk Kit, model number 96AN-BPU-QUEST. Manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA. For labeling and distribution by Quest International Inc. Medical device is used as a qualitative enzyme immunoassay (EIA) intended to screen for the presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) in human serum as an aid in the diagnosis of certain rheumatic diseases. This assay collectively detects, in one well, total ANAs against double stranded DNA (dsDNA, nDNA), histones, SS-A/Ro, SS-B/LA, Sm, Sm/RNP, Scl-70, Jo-1 and centromeric antigens along with sera positive for Immunofluorescent (IFA) HEp-2.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2010-02-26
- Posted
- 2010-12-13
- Terminated
- 2011-01-05
- Reason
- The value for the ANA Cutoff and ANA Positive Controls will decrease overtime resulting in an unusually elevated positivity rate for patient samples tested.
- Root cause
- Other
- Action
- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated February 24, 2010, to their customer. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. The customer was instructed to: Examine inventory and quarantine affected product. Identify all customers that have received the affected product and immediately notify them. Instruct them to discontinue use of the affected product. Complete and return the enclosed MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL RESPONSE FORM. For questions regarding this recall call (510) 724-7000.
- Quantity
- 453 kits
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution including FL
- Lot, serial or model codes
- 96AN-Bulk Pack Unlabeled Components (Catalog No. 96 AN-BPU-QUEST) for ANA Screening Test; Lot No. 24591991, 24592395, 24500249, 24500250; Expiration date: 6/2010 (Lot 24952395); 12/2010
- 510(k) numbers
- not on file
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- LKJ
- Firm FEI
- 2915274
- Firm city
- Hercules
- Firm state
- CA
- Firm country
- not on file
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- 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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- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
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