Lipase, Catalog number: LI3837; GTIN: 05055273204230 and Catalog number: LI8361; GTIN: 05055273214284 Product Usage: For Professional Use for the quantitative in vitro determination of Lipase in human serum and plasma. Lipase measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the pancreas such as acute pancreatitis and obstruction of the pancreatic duct.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 2, 2018).
- Recall Initiated
- March 2, 2018
- Terminated
- April 11, 2019
- Recall Number
- Z-1631-2018
- Quantity
- 8
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Randox has now released further steps to avoid contamination of the Lipase Assay on Rx instruments.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of West Virginia and Puerto Rico
Lot / Code Info
Lot numbers: 428000, 404175, and 404245
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
On March 1, 2018 Randox Laboratories Ltd. sent a Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification to affected customers. These customers were instructed to: 1) Update the user manual for the RX Instrument with the attached technical bulletin; 2) Replace the Instructions for Use contained within the kit with the revised version; 3) Discuss the contents of this notice with your Medical Director; 4) Complete and return the vigilance response section of this form to technical.services@randox..com within five working days; 5) Send a copy of the FSN to all affected customers and to those who need to be aware within your organization. Customer with questions may contact Randox Technical Services via e-mail technical.services@randox.com or by phone +44 (0) 28 9445 1070