RecallDepth

Bio-Rad Pathfinder RSV Test Kit. Top of kit labeled PATHFINDER RSV DIRECT ANTIGEN DETECTION SYSTEM 79674 IN VITRO TEST DIAGNOSTIC USE Distributed in the U.S. by Bio-Rad Laboratories Diagnostics Group 6565 185th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052-5039. Side of kit states Bio-Rad 3, boulevard Raymond Poincare France.

Company
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
Recall Initiated
January 25, 2005
Posted
March 29, 2005
Terminated
April 21, 2005
Recall Number
Z-0659-05
Quantity
1547 kits
Firm Location
Redmond, WA

Reason for Recall

New instructions to recommend against using samples with visibly high level of blood.

Distribution

Product was distributed to 93 hospitals and medical centers located throughout the US

Lot / Code Info

Lot # & Expiration dates: 1L044 3/31/03; 2C047 7/31/03; 2H049 9/30/03; 2L050 9/30/03; 2M051 9/30/03; 2M052 11/30/03; 3D053 10/31/04; 3H0055 10/31/04; 3K0054 10/31/04; 4A0056 7/5/2005

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Letters were sent to customers January 25-27, 2005 via overnight mail. Letters advised the customers of the issue and included a new package insert. The firm included a revised package insert to clarify precautions. The firm sent a CORRECTED COPY letter dated January 31, 2005 outlining the changes made in the product insert.

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