Class 2 Device Recall Variant II Turbo

• Date Initiated by Firm: December 08, 2009
• Date Posted: April 06, 2011
• Recall Status: Terminated on June 29, 2011
• Recall Number: Z-1898-2011
• Recall Event ID: 54684
• 510(K)Number: K063400
• Product Classification: Assay, glycosylated hemoglobin - Product Code LCP
• Product: Device brochure, labeled in part : BIO -RAD***L70242709 VARIANT TM II TURBO***Hemoglobin A 1C***Cartridge Set, Cartridge Set, Analytical Cartridge, Guard Cartridge Insert***UNITED STATES, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Hercules, CA 94547***" Integrated method for sample preparation, separation and the percent determination of percent hemoglobin A 1 c in EDTA human whole blood.
• Code Information: Model Number(s): 270-2417 (Kit), with 270-2420 (Cartridge set) Code(s): LCP Listing Number(s): DO48707 for CDM 3.6T software Expiration date(s): Lot 70292242 EXP. Mar 31, 2010 and Lot 70292318 EXP. Jan. 31, 2010
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc; 4000 Alfred Nobel Dr; Hercules CA 94547-1803
• For Additional Information Contact: Jackie Buckley; 510-724-7000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Wrong lot number was found on the Hemoglobin Cartridge Insert . The insert did not match the lot number to the device cartridge or the device cartridge label or on the Update Kit CD.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: The firm, Bio-Rad, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated November 29, 2009 to all customers by Federal Express. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) If their Lot No. LV90170B VARIANT II TURBO Hemoglobin A(10) Cartridge Set includes an insert referencing Lot No. 80080, please destroy the insert and use the new insert enclosed with the letter. 2) If their Lot No. LV90170B VARIANT II TURBO Hemoglobin A(10) Cartridge Set includes an insert referencing Lot No. 90170, they may continue using the insert. 3) Complete and return the attached CUSTOMER MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION RESPONSE FORM via fax to: Bio-Rad CSD Regulatory Affairs Department at (510) 741-3954. If you have any questions, please call 510-724-7000 or contact your regional Bio-Rad office.
• Quantity in Commerce: 51 kits (Lot # 70292242; 45 kits( Lot # 70292318)
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CT, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, MS, NH, NV, OH, PA, TX, VA and WV; and countries including: France, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea and New Zealand.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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