diaDexus Inc. PLAC Test Reagent Kit, Turbidimetric Immunoassay for the Quantitative Determination of Lp-PLA2 in Human Plasma or Serum, liquid ready-to-use two-reagent kit assembled in a kit box, manufactured by diaDexus Inc, South San Francisco, CA 94080, Catalog number 90110 Turbidimetric Immunoassay for the Quantitative Determination of Lp-PLA2 in Human Plasma or Serum on automated clinical chemistry analyzers, to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluations and patient risk assessment as an aide in predicting risk for coronary heart disease, and ischemic stroke associated with atherosclerosis.
FDA Recall Z-1204-2009 · Posted 2009-04-01
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Recalling FirmDiaDexus, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNOE
Date Initiated2008-11-04
Date Terminated2009-12-21
Product Quantity27 units
Reason for Recall
Storage equipment failure at distributor site due to Hurricane Ike caused product to experience a temperature variation and go out of range. The integrity of the product could not be assured.
Firm Action
The firm and its distributor contacted the consignees via phone on 11/04/08. The firm informed them of the issue and inquired about the products' status. An Urgent: Device Recall letter was issued on 11/04/08 via FedEx. The letter requested that use of the kit be immediately discontinued and returned promptly. A phone call was made to follow up requesting return of the product.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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