FDA recall record

The Binding Site Group Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kit - Product Usage: The Optilite recall — FDA Z-0671-2020

Deterioration of C-reactive protein (CRP) reagent in Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kits

Class IIclassification
Z-0671-2020official record ID
Dec 18, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0671-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmThe Binding Site Group, Ltd.
Report dateDec 18, 2019
Recall initiation dateFeb 19, 2019
Quantity10 kits
LocationBirmingham, N/A, United Kingdom

Official product description

Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kit - Product Usage: The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent is intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration in serum using the Binding Site Optilite analyser. Measurement of C-Reactive Protein aids in evaluation of the amount of injury to body tissues and for evaluation of infection, tissue injury, and inflammatory disorders. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Calibrator is intended for the calibration of the Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent on the Optilite analyser. The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Controls are intended for use in quality control by monitoring accuracy and precision for the Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent.

Why the product was recalled

Deterioration of C-reactive protein (CRP) reagent in Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kits

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA and GA. OUS not provided due to product being manufacture OUS

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Additional record details

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

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