Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0106-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Helena Laboratories, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Quantity | 3 kits |
| Location | Beaumont, TX, United States |
Official product description
"Free and Total Protein S ELISA Kit" Cat. No. 5292 For use in the quantitation of free and total Protein antigen in citrated human plasma Contains: 96 Protein S: Ag Microwells, 3 x 0.5mL ELISA Reference Plasma, 1x12 mL Protein S Conjugate Solution, 1 x 60mL Sample Diluent, 1 x 13mL Substrate, 1 x 15mL Stopping Solution, 1 x 30mL Phosphate Buffered Saline, 1 x 2mL Free Protein S Reagent FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE LOT: 3-16- 5292 EXP: 2018-01-26 HELENA LABORATORIES BEAUMONT, TX Outer labeling of Substrate (brown bottle and cap): "Substrate 13 mL" FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE Store at 2 to 8 C HELENA LABORATORIES Beaumont, Tx "2161421 EXP: 2018-01-26" Outer Labeling of Protein S Conjugate bottle (clear bottle and cap, red liquid): "Protein S Conjugate 12 mL" FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE Store at 2 to 8 C HELENA LABORATORIES Beaumont, Tx "2161421 EXP: 2018-01-26"
Why the product was recalled
Internal components of the Protein S ELISA Antigen Kit (Lot: 3-16-5292) were mislabeled. The Protein S Conjugate Solution is labeled as Substrate, and the Substrate is labeled as Protein S conjugate.
Distribution information
International distribution to country of: Jordan
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: N/A.
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