Pointe Scientific Liquid Auto HDL Cholesterol Reagent Set, Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI, Catalog Numbers: 10-H7545-80, 12-H7545-162, 3-H7545-L, 7-H7545-1000, 7-H7545-320, 7-H7545-40, 7-H7545-80, H7545-1000, H7545-320, H7545-40, H7545-80, HH945-240 and HH945-480. The product is used for In vitro diagnostic for the quantitative determination of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in human serum or plasma.

The R1 reagent has microbial contamination.

Consignees were notified by "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 29, 2009, to conduct the recall to the retail level, to examine inventory and dispose of affected stocks on hand, and to complete the "Recall Return Response Form". Consignees were instructed to return their completed forms via mail, fax (1-734-483-1592) or e-mail to Pointe Scientific, Inc. (PS). Direct questions about the recall to PS Technical Support Department at 1-800-757-5313 or 1-734-487-8300.