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Class 3 Device Recall RANDOX NEFA |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
September 23, 2019 |
Create Date |
November 13, 2019 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 07, 2020 |
Recall Number |
Z-0367-2020 |
Recall Event ID |
84007 |
Product Classification |
Conversion to ferric hydroxymates (colorimetric), fatty acids - Product Code JLG
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Product |
RANDOX NEFA (Non-Esterified Fatty Acids) FA115 Lot 485343, GTIN: 5055273203066. |
Code Information |
Catalogue number: FA115 GTIN: 05055273203066 Batch/Lot: 485343 Exp: Mar 2019 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Randox Laboratories, Limited Ardmore; 55 The Diamond Road Crumlin United Kingdom
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For Additional Information Contact |
Cheryl O'Hagan 304-728-2890
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Non-Esterified Fatty Acids (NEFA) FA115 batch 485343 is not meeting the performance claims and should not be used in any further testing.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action |
On September 23, 2019 the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall letters by e-mail instructing them to:
- Discontinue use of and discard any of the product detailed above immediately or return remaining product to Randox Laboratories.
- Review results generated with the affected batches in line with the clinical profile of the patient.
- Discuss the contents of this notice with your Medical Director.
- Review your reagent inventory of these products and assess your laboratories needs for reimbursement for discarded inventory.
- Complete and return the response form 12187-QA to technical.services@randox.com within five working days.
Transmission of Field Safety Notice: Send a copy of the FSN to all affected customers and to those who need to be aware within your organization.
On October 8, 2019 the firm distributed an amended Urgent Medical Device Recall. However, these letters were not identified as an Amended or Corrected notice. The notice is also still dated 09/23/2019. This updated notice identified the expiration date for the affected product as 28Mar2021. On October 16, 2019, the firm sent a second amended notice to customers via email. |
Quantity in Commerce |
212 (19 US; 193 OUS) |
Distribution |
WV (USA), International: GB, BE, CZ, FR, GR, IE, IT, NL, PL, SK, ES, CH, TR, AU, BR, MX, RU, SG, TW |
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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