Wako Chemicals USA, Inc. Recalls
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Wako Autokit Lp(a) Calibrator, model code# 998-41491, packaged in 1 ml bottles, 2 bottles/kit, and labeled in part ***Manufactured by: Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. 1-2, Doshomachi 3-Chome, Chuo-Ku Osaka 540-8605, Japan***Distributed by: Wako Chemicals USA, Inc. /Wako Diagnostics 1600 Bellwood Road Richmond, VA 23237*** Product Usage: The Lp(a) calibrator is intended to be used with the Wako Autokit Lp(a) test to establish the points of reference that are used in the determination of Lp
In-vitro diagnostic kit calibrator is defective and could impact patient profile for cardiovascular disease.
Wako Diagnostics notified its customers by telephone on January 26, 2012 and sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated January 30, 2012 to inform them of the product recall. The notifications identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were requested to: 1) Complete and sign the attached Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Form to receive replacement material and 2) Package the recalled Product to be returned and send to the address listed on the RMA form. For questions call Technical Support Team at 1-877-714-1924.
NEFA Standard Solution Calibrator, Oleic Acid, 1 mmol/L, 4x10mL bottles per carton, Cat. 276-76491, labeled in part ***For in vitro diagnostic use ***Distributed by: Wako Chemicals, USA, Inc. 1600 Bellwood Road Richmond, VA 23237***
Diagnostic reagent for clinical laboratory testing was incorrectly labeled.
The recalling firm notified consignees by letter 03/30/07 and advised of labeling error. Consignees were advised that they could return the product for relabeling or affix correct label enclosed with the notification. Distributors were requested to forward notification to end users. The firm subsequently notified consignees on 04/26/07 by fax that product should be returned for label correction.