ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0515-2009 ยท JJY Multi-Analyte Controls, All Kinds (Assayed)

Quantimetrix Corporation

Quantimetrix SpinalScopics Spinal Fluid Cell Count Control. Spinalscopics is a plastic bottle liquid spinal fluid cell count control. This product is intended for monitoring cell counts in patient cerebrospinal fluid samples performed manually using a hemocytometer.

DateJan 17, 2009 (initiated Jun 1, 2007)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThis recall was initiated due to efficacy concerns with the stabilized erythrocytes, leukocytes and lymphocytes contained in this product group.
Root causeEmployee error
ActionThe recall communication was initiated when customer both direct and distributors who have purchased the lots were mailed a recall notification letter dated June 8, 2008 with instructions which was sent via first class mail. Customers were requested to assist in the voluntary recall of the listed product and if any of the affected lots have been consumed please review their records to ensure that the obtained values conform to the stated specifications found in the lot specific product insert.
Quantity24,937 sets for all products.
DistributionNationwide Distribution including states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NM, NY, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA and WY.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K970862SPINALSCOPICS
Quantimetrix Corp., Apr 8, 1997