VARIANT II TURBO Link Hemoglobin A1c Program Reorder Pack. Calibrator/Diluent Set. IVD. Kit components: Elution Buffer A, 2 x 2500 mL Elution Buffer B, 1 x 2100 mL Wash/Diluent Solution, 1 x 2500 mL Cartridge Set, 2 Cation exchange Analytical Cartridges, 4 Cation Guard Cartridges; CD-ROM - Calibration/Diluent Set, 2 levels, 2 vials each of lyophilized human red blood cell hemolysate with preservative, 1 bottle of diluent, 100 mL, deionized water Whole Blood Primer, 6 x 1 mL Sample Vials, 2 x 100 Instruction Manual. Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. Hercules, CA 94547 Intended for the percent determination of hemoglobin A1c in human whole blood using ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (H LPC).

The Elution Buffer B, lot no. GA 10430, was shipped in a 2.0 L bottle instead of the standard 2.5 L bottle.

The firm, BIO-RAD, sent a "Medical Device Correction" letter dated July 28, 2011 to all consignees/customers via Fed Ex on August 8, 2011. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were informed that they could continue to use and report results with the affected buffer lot and the stability studies will continue until lot expiration date. The consignees were instructed to distribute this letter to all customers that have received the affected lot and to distribute the MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION RESPONSE FORM only to those customers that request replacement Elution Buffer B. In addition, the customers were to complete and return the MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION RESPONSE FORM via fax to (510) 741-3954, Attention: BIO-Rad CSD Regulatory Affairs Department. If you have any questions, please contact your regional Bio-Rad office or 510-724-7000.