FDA recall record

Lin-Zhi International Ethyl Alcohol Enzymatic Assay, (a) REF 0220 (small test kit), (b) REF recall — FDA Z-1256-2019

Shelf life of the product may be reduced due to degradation of the assay.

Class IIIclassification
Z-1256-2019official record ID
May 8, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1256-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmLin-Zhi International Inc.
Report dateMay 8, 2019
Recall initiation dateJan 11, 2019
Quantity49 kits
LocationSanta Clara, CA, United States

Official product description

Ethyl Alcohol Enzymatic Assay, (a) REF 0220 (small test kit), (b) REF 0221 (large test kit) Product Usage: Detergent causes faster degradation in EtOH assay. Possible container or pitchers with some detergent residue was used while producing R2 of the defective lot.

Why the product was recalled

Shelf life of the product may be reduced due to degradation of the assay.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, MA, GA, KY, NC, MI, MD, NC, CT, AZ SC, TN, OR

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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