Resin UPDATE CD-ROM, REF: 250-3020 inside VARIANTnbs Sickle… recallZ-1208-2022 · Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. · initiated Apr 7, 2022
Open, Classified
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Why it was recalled
The problem is with the Bio-Rad VARIANT nbs Sickle Cell Program Resin Update CD-ROM software; Model Number: 250-3020, included in VARIANT nbs Sickle Cell Progam Reorder Pack #250-3000. This CD-ROM software included in specific lots of VARIANT nbs Sickle Cell Progam Reorder Pack causes all customized settings in the Setup/Test/Data Setup subscreen and Setup/Test/Pattern Setting subscreen to be overwritten with the default settings when the Update Kit procedure is performed.The VARIANTnbs Sickle Cell Program has been validated using the default Resin Update CDROM parameters for the intended use. However, there is a risk that the customer's custom pattern settings may be different than the default settings, resulting in a different pattern being assigned to some samples that the laboratory has validated. Following the complaints from 4 customers who experienced these issues, the firm initiated this recall.
FDA root cause category: Packaging process control
What the company is doing
On 04/07/22, Field Action Notifications were sent to customers, who were informed of the following. Not affected by this action if A) affected Resin Update CD-ROM was not installed. B) Default settings are used (i.e., did not edit any settings) in the Setup/Test/Data Setup and/or Pattern Setting subscreens prior to performing the Update Kit procedure using one of the affected CD-ROMs. Affected by this action if customized settings were used and subsequently the Update Kit procedure using one of the affected CD-ROMs was performed; your customized settings were overwritten by the default Bio-Rad settings. If affected: 1. Go to the Setup/Test/Data Setup and/or Setup/Test/Pattern Setting subscreen. Click the Allow Editing button and enter the password. 2. Enter your preferred settings in each of the applicable subscreens. 3. Click the Lock Editing button. 4. Do not perform the Update Kit procedure again with any of the affected Resin Update CD-ROMs. 5. Review all sample reports specifically for your customized setting(s) that reverted to the default setting(s). Refer to Operation Manual (LB001682revB) Section 6.1.7 Additionally, If your lab customized selections in the Data Setup tabs (Sample Types, Peak Result Export, and/or Sample Result Export), then reset them. The default settings have all pertinent patient information selected; any unselected parameters do not affect the patient results. LIS not affected; refer to Software Operation Manual Section 6.1.6. If assistance is needed with recovering overwritten customized settings, an old database can be temporarily restored and then the customized Data Setup settings and/or Pattern settings can be copied/printed. Restore the working database before proceeding to prevent loss of data. Complete and return the response form. The following contact was provided by the firm: 510-724-7000
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1208-2022
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Apr 7, 2022
- Recalling firm
- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
- Quantity
- 1893
- Product code
- GKA
- FDA submissions
- K051072
- Distribution
- US: AZ, AR, GA, CO, TN, LA, VA, FL, KY, IN, KS, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, SC, IA, AL, UT, PR OUS: Canada, Spain, France, Italy, India, Vietnam, Philippines
Product description
Resin UPDATE CD-ROM, REF: 250-3020 inside VARIANTnbs Sickle Cell Program Reorder Pack, REF: 250-3000
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
REF: 250-3020/Lot: AX90085, AY90085, AZ90085, BB90085, CB90085, DB90085; REF: 250-3000, UDI/DI: 00847817008276, Lot/Expiry: 64442741/ 2/28/2023, 64444208/ 2/28/2023, 64444218/ 3/26/2023, 64444715/ 3/31/2023, 64452929/ 3/31/2023, 64452922/ 5/31/2023
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- VARIANT nbs 250-3000Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. · ABNORMAL HEMOGLOBIN QUANTITATION1 recall0 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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