FDA recall record

Vitrolife SpermMar Test 0.7ml Beads Particles Label on bottle: SpermMar Test IgA 0.7ml recall — FDA Z-1448-2015

The firm is recalling three batches (FP14A09, FP14A10, FP14A11) of SpermMAR IgA test due to new formulation causing the motility of sperm cells to reduce…

Class IIclassification
Z-1448-2015official record ID
Apr 22, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1448-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmVitrolife Inc.
Report dateApr 22, 2015
Recall initiation dateDec 22, 2014
Quantity45 kits
LocationSan Diego, CA, United States

Official product description

SpermMar Test 0.7ml Beads Particles Label on bottle: SpermMar Test IgA 0.7ml Beads/Particles-50 Tests IND REF SPMA_S LOT Expiration DO NOT FREEZE/NE PAS CONGELER FertiPro N.V. Label on box: SpermMar Test IGA 50 Determination Test Kit CONTENTS 1 vial SpermMar Latex Particles 0.7 ml REF SPMA_S FertiPro FertiPro N.V. Label on box: SpermMar Test IgA 50 Determination Test Kit Contents: 1 vial SpermMar latex particles, 0.7ml FertiPro N.V. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use SpermMar IqA Test Manufacturer's Product Number/Catalog Number: SPMA_S Lot/Serial Number Expiration Date FP14A09 02/29/2016 FP14A10 04/30/2016 FP14A11 04/30/2016 Product is a solution in filled into clear plastic bottles that is placed into a cardboard box. Both packages contain labeling information.

Why the product was recalled

The firm is recalling three batches (FP14A09, FP14A10, FP14A11) of SpermMAR IgA test due to new formulation causing the motility of sperm cells to reduce in certain samples when the new bead solution was added.

Distribution information

US Distribution to the state of : OR., and Internationally to Argentina.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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