Z-2012-2012 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Critical Diagnostics — San Diego, CA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 25, 2012
Initiation Date
February 28, 2012
Termination Date
July 16, 2012
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
33 units

Product Description

Presage ST2 Assay, catalog numbers BC-1065 and BC-1065E. The Critical Diagnostics Presage ST2 Assay kit is an in vitro diagnostic device that quantitatively measures ST2 in serum or plasma by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in a microtiter plate format. The Presage ST2 Assay is indicated to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation as an aid in assessing the prognosis of patients diagnosed with chronic heart failure.

Reason for Recall

The recall was initiated because Critical Diagnostics has confirmed that it is possible to obtain inaccurate test results for specimens when using the Presage ST2 Assay kits.

Distribution Pattern

USA including the state of California and the countries of Austria, Spain, United Kingdom, and Italy.

Code Information

BC-1065 (US distribution) Lot No. RN-43116-4 BC-1065 E (European Distribution) Lot No. RN-42467-1, RN-42467-2, RN-43116-1, RN-43116-2, RN-43116-3.