FDA recall record

Cairn Diagnostics 13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage recall — FDA Z-1128-2021

Potential for false negative diagnosis of gastroparesis. Certain GEBT kits containing 13C-Spirulina elicit unusually high 13CO2-excretion rates

Class IIclassification
Z-1128-2021official record ID
Feb 24, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1128-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCairn Diagnostics
Report dateFeb 24, 2021
Recall initiation dateJan 8, 2021
Quantity103 kits
LocationBrentwood, TN, United States

Official product description

13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and as an aid in the diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis) in adult humans who are symptomatic for gastroparesis.

Why the product was recalled

Potential for false negative diagnosis of gastroparesis. Certain GEBT kits containing 13C-Spirulina elicit unusually high 13CO2-excretion rates

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA, NY, MI, CA, KS, NC.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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