RecallDepth

Liquid AST (SGOT) Reagent Set, Manufactured by Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI in 150 ml (Product no. A7561-150) and 450 ml (Product no A7561-450). For the quantitative determination of aspartate amoinotransferase in human serum

This recall has been terminated (originally issued October 22, 2008).

Company
Pointe Scientific, Inc.
Recall Initiated
August 25, 2008
Posted
October 22, 2008
Terminated
November 27, 2009
Recall Number
Z-0171-2009
Quantity
109 kits
Firm Location
Canton, MI
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

The R1 component may be contaminated with Serratia liquefaciens, resulting decreased absorbances and failure of the reagent to produce test results.

Distribution

Nationwide, Bolivia, Ecuador, Greece, Indonesia, Mexico, Nepal, Philippines, Romania and Serbia.

Lot / Code Info

A7561-150 lots 728504-046 and 728504-094. A7561-450 lot 728504-063. Exp. 4/09.

Root Cause

Material/Component Contamination

Action Taken

Consignees were notified via recall letter dated 8/22/08 and mailed 8/25/08 to examine their inventory, dispose of any recalled product found, and to notify the firm for replacements. Contact Pointe Scientific Inc., at 1-800-757-5313 for assistance.

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