Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2158-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Quantity | 559 vials |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN, United States |
Official product description
Henry Schein Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 570-0414 Product Usage: PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strips measure total cholesterol, HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and triglycerides in whole blood with the CardioChek PA or the CardioChek Plus professional analyzers, and provide a quantitative result. A TC/HDL ratio and estimated values for LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol are calculated by the CardioChek PA and CardioChek Plus analyzers. A MEMo Chip is provided with each package of test strips and must be properly inserted into the analyzer before any test can be run. The MEMo Chip contains the test name, calibration curve, lot number and test strip expiration date. After the test strip is inserted into the analyzer and blood applied to the test strip, test results are displayed in as little as 90 seconds.
Why the product was recalled
The MEMo chips provided with lot P901 may be mislabeled, the MEMo Chip may display Q901 on the analyzer LCD screen, instead of P901
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Bahamas Belgium Bermuda Brazil England Indonesia Latvia Mexico Nigeria Puerto Rico South Africa Sweden Taiwan
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: Letter.
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