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uTASWako DCP, Lot TG340 2013.11, REF 995-60701, Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. 1-2 Doshomachi 3-chome, Chuo-Ku Osaka 540-8605 Japan Distributed by Wako Diagnostics Wako Life Sciences, Inc. 1025 Terra Bella Ave., Suto A. Mountain View, CA 94043 USA. The product is a single reagent cartridge run on an automated system and each assay performed on a single disposable chip using microfluidic electrophoretic separation. The reagent cartridge contains various buffers and antibodies.

FDA Recall Z-1831-2013 · Posted 2013-07-30

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDCF
Date Initiated2013-04-30
Date Terminated2013-08-19
Product Quantity36 cartridges -100 tests per cartridge

Reason for Recall

Product fails to meet the accuracy at the low end of the measuring range.

Firm Action

Wako Life Sciences, Inc. sent an email and issued a Recall Notice letter via FED EX on April 30, 2013. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discontinue the use of these kits, fill out the attached RMA form, and return unused kits using Wako's FedEx account (provided on RMA form). Partially used reagent cartridges should be disposed of according to your local and state requirements. Wako Life Sciences will relplace your existing stock of uTASWako DCP kits with kits from a different log number that has been tested and has shown to not be affected. If you have any questions regarding the Recall, please submit your inquiries to [email protected] or call 443-535-0702.

Root Cause

Material/Component Contamination

Distribution Pattern

Distribution to CA, GA, MN, NC, UT and the District of Columbia.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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