Class 3 Device Recall GAO, Neonatal Total Galactose Test Kit

• Date Initiated by Firm: January 09, 2004
• Date Posted: July 20, 2004
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 29, 2008
• Recall Number: Z-0515-04
• Recall Event ID: 28087
• 510(K)Number: K950481
• Product Classification: Enzymatic Methods, Galactose - Product Code JIA
• Product: Neonatal Total Galactose Test Kit, contents for 4800 assays, Item #NG-4000
• Code Information: Lots #178052, Exp 2/7/04; #182567, Exp 1/7/04; #195339, Exp 2/18/04; #207487, Exp 4/29/04.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Perkin Elmer Life and Analytical Sciences Inc; 3985 Eastern Rd; Norton OH 44203-6215
• For Additional Information Contact: 330-825-4525
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The device is not stable throughout its labeled expiration date.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: The firm contacted their customers by letter on 1/9/2004.
• Quantity in Commerce: 178 kits
• Distribution: The kits were shipped to domestic end-users located in NJ, PA, TX, IN, MI, MO, IL, CO, CT, AR, FL, LA, OH, NM, WA.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JIA