FDA Device

Gemcal Reference Serum (magnesium calibrator). Calibrator, Multianalyte Mixture. Level 1 and Level 2 Chemistry Control.

Hazard

Inaccurate test results. The magnesium values for the A31/A41 Gemcal Serum calibrator gave control results that were biased approx. 20% high.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Field correction letters were sent to the firm's customers via FAX on 1/14/2006-1/17/2006 and via UPS on 1/17/2006-1/19/2006. An updated letter was sent out via FAX on 1/27,30,31/2006 and via UPS on 1/30/2006 and 2/1/2006.

Products

Gemcal Reference Serum (magnesium calibrator). Calibrator, Multianalyte Mixture. Level 1 and Level 2 Chemistry Control.
Brand
Alfa Wassermann, Inc
UPC
Catalog Number: S1-32: Lot:  A31, Exp. 2/2006 (Kit lot #F1458); A41, Exp. 1/2007 (Kit lot # F1757, F1757A, F1757B, and F1757C).

Units Affected

22,987 kits