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VITROS Immunodiagnostic VITROS Folate Reagent Pack 1/2

FDA Recall Z-2580-2024 · Posted 2024-08-12

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeCGN
Date Initiated2024-07-03
Product Quantity18,467 units

Reason for Recall

It was confirmed that fibrinogen in patient plasma samples precipitates out of solution upon the addition of folate stabilizer reagent as part of the pre-treatment process causing the increase in "TM5-4MB" condition codes which lead to a delay of results.

Firm Action

On July 15, 2024, IMPORTANT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION letters were sent to customers. REQUIRED ACTION 1. Send the enclosed Customer Letter and Confirmation of Receipt form to all customers who were shipped VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Folate Reagent Pack 1/2 from your facility within the past 12 months. 2. Complete the enclosed Confirmation of Receipt form no later than July 23, 2024. If you have further questions, please contact the Global Services Organization at 1-800-421-3311.

Root Cause

Software Design Change

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom.

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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