RaPET¿ RF Latex Reagent used as a component in the following kits: RaPET RF (1155-100, Control# 173201 expiry 2019-04-30) RF Latex (1156-001, Control# 172224 expiry 2019-12-31) RF Latex (1155L-100B, Control # 172701 expiry 2019-09-30 and Control # 173262 expiry 2019-12-31) Product Usage: RaPET¿ RF is intended for the qualitative and semiquantitative detection of rhematoid factor in human serum. The latex slide test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Stanbio Laboratory, LP
- Reason for Recall:
- All patient serum samples yield a weakly positive test result.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
RaPET¿ RF Latex Reagent used as a component in the following kits: RaPET RF (1155-100, Control# 173201 expiry 2019-04-30) RF Latex (1156-001, Control# 172224 expiry 2019-12-31) RF Latex (1155L-100B, Control # 172701 expiry 2019-09-30 and Control # 173262 expiry 2019-12-31) Product Usage: RaPET¿ RF is intended for the qualitative and semiquantitative detection of rhematoid factor in human serum. The latex slide test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot 21675
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1070-2018
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