Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0282-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Randox Laboratories Ltd. |
| Report date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Quantity | 17 kits |
| Location | Crumlin (North), N/A, Ireland |
Official product description
Rheumatoid Factor Standard (RF CAL) Catalogue Number: RF2301 GTIN: 05055273205039 Product Usage: The Randox Rheumatoid Factor Latex-Enhanced Immunorutbidimetric Test Kit is an in vitro diagnostic reagent for the quantitative determination of rheumatoid factors (RF) in human serum. This test kit may be used to facilitate the detection and diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. RF have also been observed in the serum of patients with systemic lupus eruthematosus, hepatitis. Liver cirrhosis and syphilis. However, in these conditions the RF titre is much lower than in rheumatoid arthritis. This test kit must be used by suitably qualified personnel under appropriate laboratory conditions. RF calibrator and RF positive control are for use in the calibration and quality control of RF latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assays.
Why the product was recalled
The assigned value for Rheumatoid Factor over recovers against the reference material RF serum, 1st British standard from NIBSC. Ref = 64/002. The calibrator values have been adjusted to re-align to the reference material.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution in the states of WV, ME, NJ, CA, and Puerto Rico.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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