| Date Initiated by Firm | June 27, 2011 |
| Date Posted | January 27, 2012 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 11, 2012 |
| Recall Number | Z-0921-2012 |
| Recall Event ID |
60811 |
| Product Classification |
Urinary homocystine (nonquantitative) test system - Product Code LPS
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| Product | Homogeneous Enzymic Homocysteine Reagent Two Part Reagent Method. Catalog Number E02-057-02.
A homocysteine test system is an in vitro device intended to measure total homocysteine quantitatively in serum or plasma. Homocysteine measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hyperhomocysteinemia. |
| Code Information |
Lot D1101303 |
| FEI Number |
3005002431
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Catch Incorporated 11822 N Creek Pkwy N Ste 107 Bothell WA 98011-8203
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| For Additional Information Contact | S.D. Lawson 425-402-8960 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Homogeneous Enzymic Homocysteine Reagent Two Part Reagent Method will not calibrate due to Reagent R1 had prematurely decayed. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Catch Inc. sent an "URGENT-PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated 27 June 2011 to one sole customer. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customer. A reply form was attached to the letter for the customer to complete and return via fax at 425-402-8954. Please contact the firm at 425-402-8960 for questions regarding this recall. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 47 kits |
| Distribution | Product distributed in PA. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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