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Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc: Bio Rad brand Autoimmune EIA Anti-dsDNA Test Kit, 576 Tests, Catalog No. 576DS, Distributed by and Manufactured by: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Hercules, CA The Bio-Rad Autoimmune EIA Anti-dsDNA Test is a qualitative enzyme immunoassay (EIA) intended to screen for the presence of dsDNA antibodies in human serum as an aid in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

Recall number
Z-1648-2011
Recalling firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
Product
Bio Rad brand Autoimmune EIA Anti-dsDNA Test Kit, 576 Tests, Catalog No. 576DS, Distributed by and Manufactured by: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Hercules, CA The Bio-Rad Autoimmune EIA Anti-dsDNA Test is a qualitative enzyme immunoassay (EIA) intended to screen for the presence of dsDNA antibodies in human serum as an aid in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-03-02
Posted
2011-03-14
Terminated
2011-03-15
Reason
The firm received customer complaints of increased positivity rates associated with the Anti-dsDNA test kits.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm, Bio-Rad, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated March 2, 2010 to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine the affected kit lots; discard all affected product in accordance with all local, state and federal disposal procedures; complete and return the enclosed MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL RESPONSE FORM via fax to: (510) 741-3954, attn: Bio-Rad CSD Regulatory Affairs Department, and to please re-evaluate all positive patient samples and retest if necessary. If you have any questions, contact Bio-Rad CSD Regulatory Affairs Department at 510-724-7000.
Quantity
not on file
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Canada, Carribean, Chile, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, South Korea and United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Numbers: 23192011, exp. 10/31/2010 23192043, exp. 12/31/2010 23192491 exp 3/31/2011 23191837 exp. 7/31/2010
510(k) numbers
["K960091"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LRM
Firm FEI
2915274
Firm city
Hercules
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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