Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0248-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Fujifilm Irvine Scientific, Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Quantity | 677 units or kits of 90133-DSOC210605 (9 x 1ml per kit); 595 kits in U.S. and 82 kits OUS |
| Location | Santa Ana, CA, United States |
Official product description
Vit Kit-Freeze is intended for use in assisted reproductive procedures for vitrification and storage of human oocytes (MII), pronuclear (PN) zygotes through day 3 cleavage stage embryos and blastocyst stage embryos. This kit is designed for use with CryoTip (Catalog #40709), and Vitrification Thaw Kit (Vit Kit-Thaw) for optimal recovery of specimens. Vitrification Freeze kit (which includes the VS Vitrification Solution) are cryopreservation media intended for use in the vitrification of oocytes (MII) and pronuclear (PN) zygotes, cleavage stage embryos, and blastocyst stage embryos. Catalog numbers: 90133-DCOS Vitrification Freeze kit, contained 9x1 mL. Vitrification solution, VS, Catalog #90132. Product form: Liquid. Equilibration Solution-ES is a HEPES buffered solution of Medium-199 containing gentamicin sulfate, 7.5% (v/v) of each DMSO and ethylene glycol and 20% (v/v) Dextran Serum Supplement (DSS). Vitrification Solution-VS is a HEPES buffered solution of Medium-199 containing gentamicin sulfate, 15% (v/v) of each DMSO and ethylene glycol, 20% (v/v) DSS and 0.5 M sucrose. DSS is a protein supplement consisting of 50 mg/mL therapeutic grade Human Serum Albumin (HSA) and 20 mg/mL Dextran. DSS is used at 20% (v/v) in Vit Kit-Freeze for a final concentration of 10 mg/mL HSA and 4 mg/mL Dextran. These two solutions are to be used in sequence according to the step-wise microdrop vitrification protocol. Vitrification Solution-VS Aseptically filtered. Test results reported on C of A Vit Kit -Freeze (Vitrification Freeze Kit) with Gentamycin and DSS Contains 9 x 1 mL Equilibration Solution- ES; 9 X 1 mL Vitrification Solution-VS ...90133-DCOS...RX Only...Sterile ...20YY-MM-DD
Why the product was recalled
Due to a component in kit being labeled with the incorrect Expiration Date
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: U.S. (nationwide) to states of: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, ND, NC, NV, NY, NJ, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, MA, MS, MI, MO, MD, MN, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and OUS (international) to countries of: Brazil, EU, Canada, India, South Korea, and Singapore.
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: E-Mail.
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