Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2023-06-21
Product Quantity39 units
Reason for Recall
(1) There is vial to vial variation resulting in some vials recovering positive for hCG, which should be negative and (2) high and outside range for cortisol. (3) There has been a transcription error for Creatinine in the Instructions For Use (IFU). The target and ranges for Creatinine for the Roche Creatinine Plus method have been listed incorrectly. These failures cause a delay in patient results for the above mentioned analytes.
Firm Action
Randox Laboratories issued Medical Device Removal letter to the distribution center within the USA and P. Rico dated June 28, 2023. The distributor will then contact the customer directly via email. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
Action to be taken:
" Discontinue use of and discard any of the above immediately. Provide Randox with
photographic evidence of the destruction of the kits.
" Review your inventory of these products and assess your laboratories needs for
reimbursement for discarded inventory.
" Review previous results for this controls and ensure patient results were not reported
if control results were not within range.
" Complete and return the response form 12187-QA to
[email protected]
within five working days.
Transmission of Field Safety Notice: Send a copy of the FSN to all affected customers and to those who need to be aware within your organisation.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, FL, GA, OH, VA including PR and WW distribution.
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.