Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1461-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Response Biomedical Corp. |
| Report date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Quantity | 543 units |
| Location | Vancouver, Canada |
Official product description
Randox Laboratories Ltd. Catalogue Number CQ5052, Lot Number 4244CK (relabeled as Response Biomedical Catalogue Number C2003-2, Lot #070318) IFU: "RAMP Cardiac Controls *** CAT. No.: C2003-2 *** Size: 3 x 3 ML". Product Usage: use in the quality control of cardiac marker assays run on the RAMP platform.
Why the product was recalled
The form received three complaints related to the user obtaining a result that fell below the target range for CK-MB provided in the RAMP Cardiac Controls Instructions for Use. Via in-house monitoring, determined that liquid Cardiac Control has seen a decrease in CK-MB Levels of up to 57% signal loss within 11 months. Shelf-life of product is 24 months.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide distributions in the states of IN, GA, OK, KS, AZ, SC, NE, NC, MI, FL, CA, MN, and AR. Countries of Canada, Italy, Malaysia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Ukraine, Russia, Dominican Republic, France, Mexico, Colombia, Singapore, China, Serbia, Romania, and Philippine.
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: Letter.
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