Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0002-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | The Binding Site Group, Ltd. |
| Report date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Quantity | 361 kits |
| Location | Birmingham, N/A, United Kingdom |
Official product description
Human Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Kit for use on the SPAPlus analyser, Product #NK034.S. The firm name on the label is The Binding Site Group Ltd., Birmingham, UK. Product is designed for the quantitative in-vitro determination of Alpha-1-antitrypsin in human serum using the SPAPLUS turbidimetric analyser. The measurement of Alpha-1-antitrypsin aids in the diagnosis of several conditions including adult cirrhosis of the liver. In addition, Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency has been associated with pulmonary emphysema. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
Why the product was recalled
The high control for the kit is recovering low and may be out of range for assigned values.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the state of CA., and to the countries of : United Kingdom, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Belgium, Panama, Bulgaria, Iran, Argentina, Turkey Romania, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia.
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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