Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2490-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Randox Laboratories Ltd. |
| Report date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Quantity | 307 kits |
| Location | Crumlin (North), Ireland |
Official product description
This is an in vitro diagnostic product intended for use as a calibration serum in clinical chemistry assays. Randox calibration sera contain 42 analytes and are based on lyophilized human serum. The concentrations and activities are suitable for calibration of clinical chemistry assays both manually and on a wide range of automatic analyzers. Constituent concentrations are available at 2 levels.
Why the product was recalled
Randox Laboratories realigned RX Analyser Series calibration targets by 10% for AST and 9% for ALT in line with the Mean of All Instrument method target for the Randox Calibration Serum Level 3 (for calibrator lot 961UE onwards).
Distribution information
Nationwide Foreign: Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Granada, Tobago,
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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