Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2982-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Quantity | 12000 kits |
| Location | Redmond, WA, United States |
Official product description
BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Linked Immunoabsorption Assay, Treponema pallidum:UDI:03610520653012 - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection of total (IgG/IgM) antibodies to Treponema pallidum and the qualitative detection and/or titer determination of non-treponemal reagin antibodies in human serum or plasma.
Why the product was recalled
The increased level of RPR reactivity in the BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR kit material number 12000650.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL,GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. The countries of Canada (CA), Switzerland (CH), France (FR), Italy (IT), Spain (ES), and Romania (RO), and United Kingdom (GB).
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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