FDA recall record

Carolina Liquid Chemistries Fentanyl Reagent Kit, Product N recall — FDA Z-1743-2020

Labeled for diagnostic use and sold to clinical labs without a 510(k). Firm corrected labeling to remove clinical diagnostic language and notified…

Class IIclassification
Z-1743-2020official record ID
Apr 29, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1743-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCarolina Liquid Chemistries Corp
Report dateApr 29, 2020
Recall initiation dateJan 20, 2020
Quantity90 test kits/devices
LocationBrea, CA, United States

Official product description

Fentanyl Reagent Kit, Product N. CC444, Contains: FENT R1 Reagent and FENT R2 Reagent

Why the product was recalled

Labeled for diagnostic use and sold to clinical labs without a 510(k). Firm corrected labeling to remove clinical diagnostic language and notified customers that products are labeled for "Forensic Use Only" and are not FDA Cleared and not to be used for clinical purposes

Distribution information

U.S.: NC, TX, FL, NY, AZ, NJ, NH, CA

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: E-Mail.

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