FDA Device

IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma Catalog Number: IA3832

Hazard

Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run immediately after Fructosamine Catalogue Number FR3133 or FR4030 on the RX instruments testing order. Can lead to an elevation in Quality Control and Patient results of up to +13% for lgA and +51% for lgM respectively, which may lead to a delay in running patient samples or erroneous elevated test results

What You Should Do

Remedy

Randox Laboratories extended recall notification to the US Distribution center on 11/01/22 via email. The US distributor contacted customers on 11/1/22 via email . Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Review your instrument testing order in line with the Carryover Avoidance Technical Bulletin (RXTB-0136} " Update the RX user manual with the updated Carryover Avoidance Technical Bulletin (RXTB-0136} and ensure all operators are aware of the recommendations. Discuss the contents of this notice with your Medical Director. " Complete and return the response form 12187-QA to technical.services@randox.com within five working days. Transmission of Field Safety Notice: Send a copy of the FSN to all affected customers and to those who need to be aware within your organisation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Randox Technical Services

Products

IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma Catalog Number: IA3832
Brand
Randox Laboratories Ltd. 55 Diamond Road Crumlin (North) Ireland
UPC
GTIN: 05055273203882 All lots

Units Affected

20 kits US in total