Platelet Aggregation Kit — Class III medical device recall Z-0536-2020
Ongoing recall by Helena Laboratories, Corp., reported 2019-12-04, distributed in AZ, GA, LA, MA, ME, NY, OH, TN…. Through an investigation, it has been determined that vials of Collagen packaged within the Collagen Reagent a
| Recall number | Z-0536-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Helena Laboratories, Corp., Beaumont, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-05-23 |
| Classified | 2019-11-22 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-12-04 |
| Distributed | AZ, GA, LA, MA, ME, NY, OH, TN, TX, WV |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CA, CN, CO, ID, IL, KR, TH, TW |
| Quantity | 383 collagen |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination, specification failure |
| Lot numbers | 3-17-5369, 5-17-5368 |
| Model numbers | 5369 |
| Expiration dates | 2018-11-30, 2019-05-31 |
Product
Platelet Aggregation Kit, Cat. No.5369, For use in platelet aggregation studies, Contains: 2X1 mL ADP Reagent containing adenosine diphosphate, 2X 1 mL Collagen Reagent containing collagen (equine tendon), 2 x 1 mL Epinephrine Reagent containing L-epinephrine, FOR IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE, Store at 2 to 8 C, 0011724/14(3)
Reason for recall
Through an investigation, it has been determined that vials of Collagen packaged within the Collagen Reagent and Platelet Aggregation Kit may contain particulate matter or microbial growth.
Machine access
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