BIOPLEX 2200 SYPHILIS IgG Kit: 100 tests - Catalog No. 665-1450 - manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories in Redmond, WA 98052. The product is a multiplex flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of Treponema pallidium IgG antibodies in human serum.
FDA Recall Z-1156-2008 · Posted 2008-06-11
Recalling FirmBio-Rad Laboratories
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLIP
Date Initiated2007-11-13
Date Terminated2011-05-23
Product Quantity796 kits
Reason for Recall
False negative results due to reagent packs exhibiting low signal.
Firm Action
On 11/13/2007, the firm faxed Voluntary Field Correction Letters (which are dated 11/9/2007) to its consignees and also contacted them via telephone. The Voluntary Field Correction Letters: a) informed them of the potential for false negative results; b) recommended that they perform QC testing daily with each reagent pack; c) provided a new insert for the Instructions for Use; and d) provided a Response Sheet for each consignee to complete and return to the firm.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, South Africa, and Switzerland.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.