Date Initiated by Firm | January 16, 2012 |
Date Posted | May 10, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 18, 2012 |
Recall Number | Z-1520-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
61577 |
510(K)Number | K002262 |
Product Classification |
Enzyme linked immunoabsorbent assay, herpes simplex virus, non-specific - Product Code LGC
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Product | Product is labeled in part: "***is immunosimplicity***HSV 1&2 IgM***Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit***For the Detection of HSV 1&2 IgM antibodies***Catalog No: 720-350***Exp. Date:***Contains Sufficient for 96 Tests***C - Corrosive Harmful***Lot No: ***For In Vitro Diagnostic Use***Caution, consult accompanying documents.***Manufacturer***Diamedix***A Subsidiary of IVAX Diagnostics, Inc. MIAMI, FL 33127 USA-1-800-327-4565***Biohazard***"
The Is-HSV 1&2 IgM test kits are packaged in cardboard boxes with individual components secured within a foam insert.
The Diamedix Is-HSV 1&2 IgM Test Kit is intended for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and/or type 2 in human serum by indirect enzyme immunoassay. This test can aid in the diagnosis of a primary or reactived infection with HSV. The performance of this assay has not bee established for use in neonates, infants, or on cord blood, and immunocompromised patients. |
Code Information |
Lot # 60701 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Diamedix Corporation 2140 N. Miami Avenue Miami FL 33127
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For Additional Information Contact | Glenn Gerstenfeld 305-324-2560 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | On 01/16/20112 Diamedix initiated a recall of IS-HSV 1&2 IgM Test Kit, Catalog # 720-350, Lot 60701, Exp. June 30, 2012. The Positive Control for this lot is Out of Specification. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action | Diamedix sent Recall notification letters dated January 16, 2012, to all affected customers by Certified Mail. Consignees were asked to review their inventory and then contact Diamedix to request replacement product. Customers were instructed to call 305-324-2314 with questions.
For questions regarding this recall call 305-324-2560. |
Quantity in Commerce | 442 kits |
Distribution | Nationwide Distribution and Puerto Rico. |
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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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = LGC
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