HYTEC 288 System, Model 74007P, automated immunoanalyzer (EIA) instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use only. HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF assays: HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgM Kit: Part Number FGA 05, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgA Kit: Part Number FGA 06, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgG Kit: Part Number FGA 07, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II Total Rheumatoid Factor Kit: Part Number FGA 08.

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: March 19, 2018 Hycor Biomedical Diagnostic Equipment

What Should You Do?

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Recall Details

Company:: Hycor Biomedical Inc
Reason for Recall:: Reports when using Rheumatoid Factor test kits, control and negative samples may be elevated following a sample containing high levels of IgG . The negative control may report out of range; a negative sample may recover as a low positive which could contribute to an incorrect or premature diagnosis of rheumatoid.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

HYTEC 288 System, Model 74007P, automated immunoanalyzer (EIA) instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use only. HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF assays: HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgM Kit: Part Number FGA 05, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgA Kit: Part Number FGA 06, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgG Kit: Part Number FGA 07, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II Total Rheumatoid Factor Kit: Part Number FGA 08.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All lots of RF assay

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, TX

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2200-2019

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