ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1005-2010 ยท JKA Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection

Whatman, Inc.

Whatman Body Fluid Collection Paper 903, Ref: 10534790, for IVD use. Whatman Inc., Florham Park, NJ. The device is used by healthcare professionals in the collection and in-vitro storage of neonate blood.

DateMar 5, 2010 (initiated May 19, 2009)
StatusTerminated
Reason'903' newborn Neonate screening cards have duplicate numbers assigned on cards and may result in cross-over of patient test results
Root causeProcess control
ActionWhatman issued an "Urgent Medical Device Correction " letter on May 19, 2009. The consignee was instructed to remove cards with duplicate numbers. For further information, contact Whatman Inc. Quality Assurance at 1-207-459-7557.
Quantity11,300 Cards
DistributionNationwide Distribution -- CA.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K932661WHATMAN BODY FLUID COLLECTION PAPER:WHATMAN BFC180
Whatman Specialty Products, Inc., Apr 17, 1996