ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1342-2011 ยท LCP Assay, Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc

Bio Rad brand VARIANT II TURBO Hemoglobin A1c Program Reorder Pack, Model Number/Catalog No.: 270-2417, which contains the update kit CD-ROM, Model/Catalog No.: 270-2423, Distributed and Manufactured by: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA. Intended for the percent determination of hemoglobin A1c in human whole blood using ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

DateFeb 17, 2011 (initiated Mar 24, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe firm received customer complaints associated with the Update Kit CD-ROM not being able to generate a valid calibration after being uploaded, resulting in patient results not being generated.
Root causeOther
ActionMedical Device Correction letter dated March 24, 2010 was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product and explained the reason for recall. Customers were asked to destroy Lot No. AA00190 and replace it with the Lot No. AA00838 CD-ROM that is enclosed with the letter. Customers are to complete and fax back the Medical Device Correction Response Form at the number provided.
Quantity48 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA and Italy.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K040872VARIANT II HEMOGLOBIN A1C
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Apr 15, 2004
K063400VARIANT II TURBO HEMOGLOBIN A1C PROGRAM, HEMOGLOBIN TESTING SYSTEM WITH CDM 4.0
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Dec 1, 2006