| Date Initiated by Firm | August 14, 2026 |
| Date Posted | October 22, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-0207-2027 |
| Recall Event ID |
99724 |
| Product Classification |
Multi-analyte controls unassayed - Product Code OHQ
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| Product | Techno-Path Multichem AE Unassayed Level 3, REF:AE623X |
| Code Information |
UDI:(01)05391523442824/-Lot # 65705263 |
| FEI Number |
3008156187
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
TECHNO-PATH MANUFACTURING LTD.
Fort Henry Business Park
Ballina Tipperary
Ireland
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| For Additional Information Contact | Bernd Hass +353-61525700 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | A routine stability studies have identified a stability drift affecting the Ammonia (NH4+) analyte in specific lots of Multichem AE quality control material. Additional testing confirmed that the labelled shelf-life performance claim for the Ammonia analyte can no longer be supported for the affected lots. This issue is limited to the Ammonia analyte only.
The impacted device may cause delay of issuing results to the physician. Delayed recognition and diagnosis of elevated levels may impact in timely treatment of life-threatening levels described within medical toxicity intervention decision points. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On August 14, 2026, Techno Path Manufacturing Ltd has issued a medical device correction to consignees via email. Techno Path Manufacturing Ltd informed consignees to please verify their inventory against the affected product codes and lot numbers.
Techno Path Manufacturing Ltd. has informed the consignees to take the following actions:
1. Immediately place all affected inventory on hold and prevent further distribution.
2. Quarantine all affected product currently under your control.
3. Confirm that there has been no distribution of the impacted lots to customers.
4. Confirm receipt of this notification and provide inventory and distribution details to Technopath Manufacturing Ltd. within 3 business days.
5. Arrange return or destruction of affected inventory in accordance with instructions provided by Technopath Manufacturing Ltd. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 832 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the state of Massachusetts. |
| 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 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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