Date Initiated by Firm |
February 06, 2019 |
Create Date |
May 07, 2019 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 02, 2020 |
Recall Number |
Z-1294-2019 |
Recall Event ID |
82217 |
Product Classification |
Lipase-esterase, enzymatic, photometric, lipase - Product Code CHI
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Product |
Medica Wash1-Wash solution used prior to Lipase assay on the EasyRA clinical chemistry analyzer REF 10680 - Product Usage: For use in washing the probe of the Medica EasyRA Chemistry Analyzer. The wash solution in the wedge is used to prevent interference between certain tests.
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Code Information |
Lot #s 18066, 18133, 18235, 18317 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medica Corporation 5 Oak Park Dr Bedford MA 01730-1430
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For Additional Information Contact |
Randy Rollins 800-777-5983
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Wash1 solution is ineffective in cleaning dispensing probe of TRIG and LDL reagents that interfere with the Lipase (LIP) assay on the EasyRA clinical chemistry analyzer.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process design |
Action |
Medica issued letters dated 2/8/19 via email Bulletin B1901 & B1902 to distributors and end-users on record. Letter describes problem, action to be taken: Immediately discontinue use of the Wash1 wedges (REF 10680) and discard any remaining kits/wedges. Complete the response form.
Discuss possible concerns about Lipase results achieved using these lots of Wash wedges with your laboratory manager and/or clinician in order to decide on appropriate measures. Report any concerns to Medica for evaluation and review.
Questions contact Medica Technical Support at (877) 777-5895 or
via email at: EasyRAtech@medicacorp.com. |
Quantity in Commerce |
87 kits |
Distribution |
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and countries of
IRAQ, FRANCE, INDIA, GEORGIA, GEORGIA, FRANCE
GUATEMALA, KENYA, IRAN, ESTONIA. |
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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