FDA recall record

Medica Wash1-Wash solution used prior to Lipase assay on the EasyRA clinical chemistry recall — FDA Z-1294-2019

Wash1 solution is ineffective in cleaning dispensing probe of TRIG and LDL reagents that interfere with the Lipase (LIP) assay on the EasyRA clinical…

Class IIclassification
Z-1294-2019official record ID
May 15, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1294-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMedica Corporation
Report dateMay 15, 2019
Recall initiation dateFeb 6, 2019
Quantity87 kits
LocationBedford, MA, United States

Official product description

Medica Wash1-Wash solution used prior to Lipase assay on the EasyRA clinical chemistry analyzer REF 10680 - Product Usage: For use in washing the probe of the Medica EasyRA Chemistry Analyzer. The wash solution in the wedge is used to prevent interference between certain tests.

Why the product was recalled

Wash1 solution is ineffective in cleaning dispensing probe of TRIG and LDL reagents that interfere with the Lipase (LIP) assay on the EasyRA clinical chemistry analyzer.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and countries of IRAQ, FRANCE, INDIA, GEORGIA, GEORGIA, FRANCE GUATEMALA, KENYA, IRAN, ESTONIA.

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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