FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
MichClone Associates, Inc.: BioTron Sickle Cell Reagent Set, Screening test for the Presence of Hemoglobin S 2 x 100 ml Sickle Cell Buffer, 2 vials sickle Cell Reagent, Size 100 tests, Store 2-8 C, BioTron Diagnostics Inc, Hemet California, USA . For the qualitative determination of positive or negative Sickle Cell Anemia present in Hemoglobin , for in vitro diagnostic use only.
- Recall number
- Z-1502-2012
- Recalling firm
- MichClone Associates, Inc.
- Product
- BioTron Sickle Cell Reagent Set, Screening test for the Presence of Hemoglobin S 2 x 100 ml Sickle Cell Buffer, 2 vials sickle Cell Reagent, Size 100 tests, Store 2-8 C, BioTron Diagnostics Inc, Hemet California, USA . For the qualitative determination of positive or negative Sickle Cell Anemia present in Hemoglobin , for in vitro diagnostic use only.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2012-02-23
- Posted
- 2012-05-09
- Terminated
- 2012-12-13
- Reason
- Two complaints received concerning the powder vial included in the 100 test kit observed producing pressure while sealed. When the powders are opened, the pressure from within the vial releases a small amount of powder into the air. This powder. if released near the face and inhaled can cause minor irritation resulting in sneezing and nasal congestion. Investigation found no affect on the perf
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- Michclone Associates, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 15, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to identify affected lots, notify sub accounts, and complete and return the response form to arrange return of unused product and replacement . Forms can be returned by FAX 248(307)-9498, mail: Michclone Associates Inc. 680 Ajax Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48118 or Email: toben@greatlakesdiag.com. Questions and concerns should be addressed to Technical Support Department at 248-307-9494.
- Quantity
- 250
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Lot# 1187, expiration date: 7/13 Catalog No.25100, Powder Lot # 1171 (part of kit)
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K860812"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- GHM
- Firm FEI
- 1831312
- Firm city
- Madison Heights
- Firm state
- MI
- 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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- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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- Refresh due
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