Recall Z-1200-2009 ยท LBR Ldl & Vldl Precipitation, Hdl
Pointe Scientific, Inc.
Pointe Scientific Liquid Auto HDL Cholesterol Reagent Set, Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI, Catalog Numbers: 10-H7545-80, 12-H7545-162, 3-H7545-L, 7-H7545-1000, 7-H7545-320, 7-H7545-40, 7-H7545-80, H7545-1000, H7545-320, H7545-40, H7545-80, HH945-240, and HH945-480. The product is used for In vitro diagnostic for the quantitative determination of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in human
| Date | Apr 27, 2009 (initiated Jan 29, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The R1 reagent has microbial contamination. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Consignees were notified by "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 29, 2009, to conduct the recall to the retail level, to examine inventory and dispose of affected stocks on hand, and to complete the "Recall Return Response Form". Consignees were instructed to return their completed forms via mail, fax (1-734-483-1592) or e-mail to Pointe Scientific, Inc. (PS). Direct questions about the recall to PS Technical Support Department at 1-800-757-5313 or 1-734-487-8300. |
| Quantity | 497 kits, 93L |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -- US, Chile, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica-West Indies, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Trinidad-West Indies, Turkey and Venezuela. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K992002 | AUTOHDL CHOLESTEROL REAGENT SET Pointe Scientific, Inc.,, Aug 5, 1999 |