RecallDepth

Cascade Abrazo aPTT Test Card, Model 5722, For Export Only. The firm name on the label is Helena Laboratories, Beaumont, TX.

Company
Helena Laboratories, Corp.
Recall Initiated
December 7, 2017
Posted
September 27, 2019
Terminated
June 9, 2020
Recall Number
Z-2761-2019
Quantity
21 kits
Firm Location
Beaumont, TX

Reason for Recall

Some of the cards show occasional shorter clot times than the expected variation resulting in a potential false negative result on the screening assay.

Distribution

Distribution was made to Germany and Australia. There was no U.S. distribution.

Lot / Code Info

Lot number 2-17-5722, Exp. 2018-09-30

Root Cause

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action Taken

The recalling firm issued letters dated 11/12/2017 via email on 12/7/2017 explaining the issue and that they were doing a withdrawal of the lot.

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