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Device product

Captia Syphilis-G Test Kit Product Usage: This is an enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to T. pallidum in serum specimens, to be used in conjunction with non-treponemal testing to provide serological evidence of infection with T. pallidum ( the agent of syphilis). It is also intended for testing of serum or plasma specimens to screen blood and/or plasma donors to exclude a history of syphilis.

Z-0572-2014

August 27, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Clark Laboratories, Inc. (dba,Trinity Biotech USA)
Event
Event 66916
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
38 kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0572-2014

Official wording

Reason: Trinity Biotech recalled Trinity Biotech Captia Syphilis IgG kits due to false negative results.

Code information: Product Code: 800-960, Lot number: 082, Model: 10 - plate kit

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of WA

Derived failure modes

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    Trinity Biotech recalled Trinity Biotech Captia Syphilis IgG kits due to false negative results.