Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2004-06-29
Date Terminated2008-10-29
Product Quantity146
Reason for Recall
Hemoglobin Test Kit Catholyte Solution generating false positive results, were distributed.
Firm Action
The firm contacted their customers via telephone and notified them of the recall on 6/29/2004. A follow-up recall letter was also issued on 6/29/2004. The letter requests that the customer either destroy the product or return it to the firm for replacement. Also attached for completion and to be faxed back to the recalling firm, is a questionaire which documents the customer''s receipt of the product and recall letter; any reports of illness or injury in connection with the use of the product; and the customer''s proposed disposition of the kits i.e. return or destruction. Additional follow-up with all non-responding customers will take place in 2 weeks.
Distribution Pattern
The recalled kits were distributed to customers in the following locations: FL, OK, GA, MD, AZ, KY, NY, PR, OR, NJ, WA, MI, KS, AR, IN, TX, MN, CA, VA, NC, DE, UT, WI, SC, OH, MT, KS, CO & PR.
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.