Wash Kit (REF 10680) Lots 16279, 17045 and 17215 Medica corporation is marketing a wash solution Chemistry Wash1 , REF # 10680 for use with Medica s EasyRA clinical chemistry analyzer. The solution is used prior to a lipase (LIP) assay if an interferant assay (TRIG)is part of the work list. The major interferant for Lipase is the Triglycerides (TRIG) assay since one of the reagents contains lipase as an active ingredient.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

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    Lots 16279, 17045 and 17215
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Recall Details

Company:
Medica Corporation
Reason for Recall:
The firm has initiated a field recall of the Wash1 Kit REF 10680 due to reported inconsistent Lipase values when analyzing patient samples. The firm's internal investigation identified the underlying cause to be an ineffective wash solution resulting in an interference carryover from the triglyceride (TRIG) assay if they are on the same worklist.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Wash Kit (REF 10680) Lots 16279, 17045 and 17215 Medica corporation is marketing a wash solution Chemistry Wash1 , REF # 10680 for use with Medica s EasyRA clinical chemistry analyzer. The solution is used prior to a lipase (LIP) assay if an interferant assay (TRIG)is part of the work list. The major interferant for Lipase is the Triglycerides (TRIG) assay since one of the reagents contains lipase as an active ingredient.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lots 16279, 17045 and 17215

Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1149-2018

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Wash1 solution is ineffective in cleaning dispensing probe of TRIG and LDL reagents that interfere with the Lipase (LIP) assay on the EasyRA clinical chemistry analyzer.

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