Z-1497-2018 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc. — Athens, OH

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 2, 2018
Initiation Date
November 3, 2015
Termination Date
August 28, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
19 kits

Product Description

MicroVue CIC-C1q EIA, Model A001. The MicroVue CIC-C1q EIA is for detection of circulating immune complexes (CIC) in human serum or plasma. The MicroVue CIC-C1q EIA is for detection of circulating immune complexes (CIC) in human serum or plasma. In certain disease states, immune complexes may initiate complement mediated damage of various organs and tissues. This activation of complement may begin a series of potentially destructive events including cell lysis, the production of anaphylatoxins, leukocyte stimulation and activation of macrophages. Major tissue damage can also occur when CIC fix to cell membranes as in some cases of glomerulonephritiscirculating immune complexes (CIC) in human serum or plasma.

Reason for Recall

A component of the kit was found to contain bacterial contamination.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) to the states of : CO, CT, IA, IL, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH TX, and UT., and to the countries of : Switzerland, India, Hong Kong, and Japan.

Code Information

Lot 051076