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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Wash Kit (REF 10680) Lots 16279, 17045 and 17215 Medica corporation is marketing a wash solution Chemistry Wash1 , REF # 10680 for use with Medica s EasyRA clinical chemistry analyzer. The solution is used prior to a lipase (LIP) assay if an interferant assay (TRIG)is part of the work list. The major interferant for Lipase is the Triglycerides (TRIG) assay since one of the reagents contains lipase as an active ingredient.

Z-1149-2018

November 21, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Medica Corporation
Event
Event 79264
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
392
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1149-2018

Official wording

Reason: The firm has initiated a field recall of the Wash1 Kit REF 10680 due to reported inconsistent Lipase values when analyzing patient samples. The firm's internal investigation identified the underlying cause to be an ineffective wash solution resulting in an interference carryover from the triglyceride (TRIG) assay if they are on the same worklist.

Code information: Lots 16279, 17045 and 17215

Distribution pattern: Worldwide and US Distribution.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The firm has initiated a field recall of the Wash1 Kit REF 10680 due to reported inconsistent Lipase values when analyzing patient samples. The firm's internal investigation identified the underlying cause to be an ineffective wash solution resulting in an interference carryover from the triglyceride (TRIG) assay if they are on the same worklist.