MESOMARK Humanitarian Device. Authorized by Federal Law for use as an aid in monitoring of patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. Each kit contains 96 tests. MESOMARK is an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the quantitative measurement of Soluble mesothelin Related Peptides (SMRP) in human serum. Measurement of SMRP may aid in the monitoring of patients diagnosed with epithelioid or biphasic mesothelioma. MESOMARK values must be interpreted in conjunction with all other available clinical and laboratory data.
- Company
- Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- July 29, 2010
- Posted
- March 8, 2011
- Terminated
- July 5, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-1606-2011
- Quantity
- 42 kits
- Firm Location
- Malvern, PA
Reason for Recall
presence of material attached to the bottom of some wells in places visible to the naked eye, which caused an overestimation of the sample.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including UT
Lot / Code Info
Lot: 57K04510, Item # 801-905, Expiration Date: December 14, 2010 and Lot: 57K04409, Item# 801-905, Expiration Date: June 15, 2010
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Notification dated 7/7/10 was sent to the customer via e-mail and FedEx Priority Overnight. FUJIREBIO Diagnostics, Inc. sent an URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIIFICATION letter dated July 7, 2010, to all affected customers via e-mail and FedEx Priority Overnight. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue using MESOMARK kit. Lot 57K04510 and discard any remaining inventory. Complete and return the attached Confirmation of Receipt form upon receipt of this notification, no later than July 30, 2010. Notify your ordering physician or health care provider as appropriate. For questions regarding this recall call 877-861-7246 or 610-240-3800.