Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0297-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Helena Laboratories, Corp. |
| Report date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Quantity | 899 kits |
| Location | Beaumont, TX, United States |
Official product description
SPIFE Alkaline Hemoglobin Kit, Cat. No. 3415, for use in the separation and quantitation of hemoglobins by agarose electrophoresis using the SPIFE systems
Why the product was recalled
Lots of gel kits contained a newer revision of the Customer Procedures instructions than intended. The incorrect inserts refer to updated parameters associated with new electrodes -- which have not yet been made available to users.
Distribution information
US: OH, NY, MI, IN, IL, MS, TX, CT, NJ, KY, FL, MD, GA, PA, AZ, MO, VA, SC, LA, KS, WA, WI, OUS: Colombia, Brasil, Taiwan
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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