Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2016-07-05
Date Terminated2017-07-03
Product Quantity809 kits
Reason for Recall
Batch numbers listed are reporting Lambda Free Light Chain results >114mg/L that are on average 33% lower than other Optilite Lambda Freelite batches. Therefore users moving to this batch will see results >114mg/L giving lower results and conversely when switching to the next batch results will be seen to shift upwards.
Firm Action
On 07/05/16 notification letters were sent to customers.
The Binding Site Group requests the following:
- Immediately Quarantine & Dispose of any LK018.OPT lot 405566 kits within stock;
- Remove any affected lots from the Optilite instrument;
- Patients with Lambda Freelite results >114mg/L should be reviewed in consultation with clinicians, alongside other clinical findings and retested where applicable;
- Notify local Binding Site representative to request replacement kits;
- Return completed E-Back Form to local Binding Site Representative;
The firm recommended that the notice be circulated to those within the organization who need to be aware.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
U.S. distribution to the following; AR, PA, GA, NC, KY, VA, CA.
Foreign distribution to the following; Uk, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Portugal, Belgium.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.