Diamedix Corporation Recalls
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Diamedix Is-Mumps IgG Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Catalog No. 720-540
Contains a gel-like contaminant that may affect product performance.
Diamedix sent a letter dated January 5th, 2018 was sent to all their customer with the following: Products contains a gel-like contaminant that may affect product performance.An inspection of the product in the Diamedix inventory confirmed this observation. Although, no failed runs have been directly attributed this issue, we feel that the best course of action is to replace the affected diluent. If you are using the reagent lot specified above, please discontinue use immediately. In order to process your replacement, please complete the attached Certificate of Destruction and return this document to Diamedix Customer Service via email: CustomerService@erbadiagnostics.com or fax to (305) 418- 2321. If you have further questions or concerns you may contact our Technical Service Department at (305) 324-2307 or (800) 433-0945. Please be assured that Diamedix Corporation is working diligently to resolve the issues with this product. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused and we thank you for your continued patience and support. Sincerely, Tracy Chadwrick Director, QA/QC
Diamedix Is-CMV IgG Test Kit
Product contained an incorrect substrate.
On March 26, 2015 Erba Diagnostics sent a communication to their clients informing them of the recall and sending t hem a replacement sustrate HRP to replaced the wrong one sent on the kit.
Diamedix Is-Mumps IgG Test Kit Diamedix Is-Mumps IgG Test Kit is an EIA procedure intended for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of Mumps IgG antibodies as an aid in the diagnosis of Mumps infection.
A gel-like substance was found in kit component, sample diluent , that could potentially compromise product performance.
The firm, Diamedix, sent letters dated October 14, October 20 and December 5, 2014 to its customers directly informing them of the correction action. Notification of all domestic customers via Certified Mail. Notification fo the international customers via Federal Express and/or e-mail. With the letter, a replacement bottle of Sample B Diluent was sent and the customer was advised to discard any unused bottles of affected product. New lot number labels were provided to identify kits with the replacement Sample B Diluent. Customers with questions were told they could contact Diamedix Technical Services (1-800-327-4565) if they had any questions or required any additional guidance regarding the correction.
The Is-anti-Sm test kits****Catalog No: 720-240*** Product Usage: The Diamedix Is-anti-Sm Test Kit is an EIA procedure intended for the detection and semi-quantitation of antibodies against the Sm antigen in serum as an aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune disease. The results are reported in ELISA units (EU) per ml determined by comparison to a Calibrator.
Diamedix Corporation recalled their Is-anti-Sm Test Kit due to the Positive Control recovering high out of specification.
Diamedix sent a Customer Notification letter to all affected customers via Certified Mail. The letter identifed the affected product. problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to contact Diamedix Technical Service Department at 1-800-327-4565 or 305-324-2300 to arrange for the return and replacement of any remaining affected product. For questions call 305-324-2314.
Product is labeled in part: "***is immunosimplicity***ENA-6 Screen***Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit***Catalog No: 720-230***Exp. Date: 2012-05-31***Contains Sufficient for 96 Tests***C - Corrosive Harmful***Lot No: S0000***For In Vitro Diagnostic Use***Caution, consult accompanying documents***Manufacturer DIAMEDIX***a Subsidiary of IVAX Diagnostics, Inc.***Miami, FL 33127 USA-1-800-327-4565***Biohazard***" For the qualitative screening of human IgG antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens (ENA
On 06/08/2011 Diamedix Corporation initiated a recall of Is-ENA-6 Screen Test Kit, Catalog # 720-320 Master Lot S0000, Exp. Date May 31, 2012. The labeling on the kit box has an expiration date of 2012-05-31 while the components have an expiration date of 2012-04-30 for an incorrect expiration date.
Diamedix Corporation sent a Customer notification letter dated June 8, 2011, to all affected customers via Certified Mail. Customers were instructed to search their inventory and to return affected product to Diamedix. Diamedix apologizes for any inconvenience this has caused our valued customers. Please contact the Diamedix Technical Service Department at 1-800-327-4565 or 305-324-2300 to arrange for the return and replacement of any kits you might still have of the lot in question. Please rest assured that Diamedix values you as a customer and is in the process of taking the proper corrective and preventive actions.
Product is labeled in part: "***is immunosimplicity***HSV 1&2 IgM***Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit***For the Detection of HSV 1&2 IgM antibodies***Catalog No: 720-350***Exp. Date:***Contains Sufficient for 96 Tests***C - Corrosive Harmful***Lot No: ***For In Vitro Diagnostic Use***Caution, consult accompanying documents.***Manufacturer***Diamedix***A Subsidiary of IVAX Diagnostics, Inc. MIAMI, FL 33127 USA-1-800-327-4565***Biohazard***" The Is-HSV 1&2 IgM test kits are packaged in cardboard boxes
On 01/16/20112 Diamedix initiated a recall of IS-HSV 1&2 IgM Test Kit, Catalog # 720-350, Lot 60701, Exp. June 30, 2012. The Positive Control for this lot is Out of Specification.
Diamedix sent Recall notification letters dated January 16, 2012, to all affected customers by Certified Mail. Consignees were asked to review their inventory and then contact Diamedix to request replacement product. Customers were instructed to call 305-324-2314 with questions. For questions regarding this recall call 305-324-2560.
The Is-Legionella IgG/IgM/IgA test kits are packaged in cardboard boxes with individual components secured within a foam insert.
The kits belonging to lot #s 30804/30804Z and 91803Z may lose activity, after one or two usages, causing the OD values for the Cut-Off Calibrator and/or Positive Control to be recovered below their specified ranges.
Direct customers were notified by letter on 12/23/2004 by Federal Express.100% of the total customers will be contacted. The letter instructed the consignees to discontinue use immediately and arrange to return the product to Diamedix.
Measles IgG Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit, DIAMEDIX. The assay is intended for the semi-quantitation of human IgG antibodies to measles virus in human serum by indirect immunoassay to aid in the assessment of the patient's immunological response to measles virus, to determine the immune status of individuals and, when evaluating paired sera, as an aid in the diagnosis of measles infection.
Possible false-negative test results: The Sample A Diluent Lot # 50768 assigned to Is-Measles IgG Lot #'s 41108 and 41108B has higher conductivity than normal, which can sporadically interfere with the MAGO Plus/Aptus sensing of and picking up of samples. As a result, if the sample is not picked up/processed, it could lead to the possibility of obtaining false negative results in some cases.
Notification of all domestic customers via Certified Mail. Notification of the one international customer via Federal Express.
The Is-Syphilis TREP-CHEK (TM) Test Kit is a confirmatory in vitro enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Treponema pallidum IgG antibodies in human serum or plasma. The reagents can be used either manually or in conjunction with the MAGO Plus or APTUS Automated EIA Processors. The FDA has not cleared this product for use in screening blood or plasma donors. The kit is labeled with an expiration date of Mar 04 and requires storage at 2-8 degree Centigrade.The non conforming kit com
Several customers complained that either the negative control index value exceeded the upper control limit or there was very low activity of the cut off calibrator causing patient sample test runs to be called invalid.
Recall letter dated 10/8/03 was sent, via FEDEX, with replacement conjugate bottles to those accounts reporting remaining stock.The letter requested that the original conjugate bottle, lot number 42023 be discarded and replaced with new conjugate lot #71323z. The letter also included a new inner box label that had the lot number information for the new conjugate bottle.
Is-anti-Gliadin IgG Enzyme Immunoassay Test Kit packaged in cardboard boxes with individual components secured within a foam insert. Catalog Number # 720-800. - Laboratory In-Vitro Diagnostic Assay intended for the semi-quantitative detection of IgG antibodies to Gliadin in human serum by indirect enzyme immunoassay as an aid in the diagnosis of celiac disease.
Standards and controls in the Is-anti-Gliadin IgG Test Kits are exhibiting low activity. A drop in the O.D.s the Positive Control could potentially recover low out of range (which would invalidate the test), or false positive test results could be obtained.
A Customer Notification Letter was sent to each customer via Certified Mail for domestic customers and via Federal Express for international customer requesting them to contact Diamedix Technical Services to arrange for the return and replacement of any kits of the lot in question. If you have any questions please contact Glenn Gerstenfeld at 1-800-327-4565 or (305) 324-2300.
Product is packaged in a box and is labeled: Syphilis TREP-CHEK No. 720-100-10, 960 test, For in Vitro Diagnostic Use Lot 71303 Exp. Jun 04 Diamedix, A subsidiary of IVAX Diagnostics, Inc. MIAMI, FL 33127
The test kit may have the potential to give erroneous results in that it may give higher frequency of equivocal/low positive results.
A recall notification letter was mailed to each consignee/user account on 12/9/2003 telling them that the recalled lot may give a higher frequency of equivocal/weak positive results. It requests them to discontinue use and to return the product to them. Also they are asked to sign and date the bottom of the recall letter and fax it back to the recalling firm.