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Trinity Biotech Captia Measles IgM, REF/Product Code… recallZ-2782-2016 · Clark Laboratories, Inc. (dba,Trinity Biotech USA) · initiated Jul 11, 2016

Class III Terminated All recalls posted in September 2016

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Clark Laboratories, Inc. (dba,Trinity Biotech USA) or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

The product lot failed to meet QC acceptance criteria during stability testing. The Calibrator OD was dropping causing the positive control to be invalid (running high out of range).

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Recall notification letters (dated 7/11/2016) were sent by FedEx on 7/11/2016. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of any remaining inventory (discard on site if any remaining). Customers were also advised that if the test resulted in a valid run, such that all Controls and Calibrator met the Quality Control Criteria as stated in the package insert, the patient results can be reported and a re-evaluation of patient results is not necessary. For questions, please contact Trinity Biotech's Help Desk at 1-800-325-3424 Option #3.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2782-2016
Recall class
Class III
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 11, 2016
Posted by the FDA
Sep 12, 2016
Recalling firm
Clark Laboratories, Inc. (dba,Trinity Biotech USA)
Quantity
US: 6 kits, Foreign: 50 kits
Product code
PCL
FDA submissions
K140455
Distribution
Distribution to US nationwide including California, and China (Hong Kong).

Product description

Trinity Biotech Captia Measles IgM, REF/Product Code 2326060,Test Kit for 96 Determinations, IVD

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Number 2326060-043, Expiration Date 31 May 2017

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K140455 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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