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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Thermo Scientific QMS Everolimus Assay; Model number: 0380000 (US Distribution); 0373852 (Foreign Distribution) Product Usage: The QMS Everolimus Assay is intended for the quantitative determination of Everolimus, in human whole blood on automated clinical chemistry analyzers. The results obtained are used as an aid in the management of kidney and liver transplant patients receiving Everolimus therapy. This in vitro diagnostic device is intended for clinical laboratory use only. The QMS E

Reported: October 12, 2016 Initiated: August 15, 2016 #Z-0008-2017

Product Description

Thermo Scientific QMS Everolimus Assay; Model number: 0380000 (US Distribution); 0373852 (Foreign Distribution) Product Usage: The QMS Everolimus Assay is intended for the quantitative determination of Everolimus, in human whole blood on automated clinical chemistry analyzers. The results obtained are used as an aid in the management of kidney and liver transplant patients receiving Everolimus therapy. This in vitro diagnostic device is intended for clinical laboratory use only. The QMS Everolimus assay is intended to be used as an aid in the management of patients receiving everolimus therapy for those organ transplant procedures indicated in the chart for each specific country.

Reason for Recall

A reagent stability issue (still under investigation) causes less separation in the calibration curve, which affects results across the entire range. For controls, maximum bias of +/- 35% for low levels, +/- 33% for mid-range levels, and +/- 47% for high levels is observed. Bias in patient samples ranges from -15.7% to +5.2% with an average bias of -5.6% when comparing the QMS everolimus assay to an everolimus LC-MS reference method. Patient samples across the measuring range  sub-therapeutic, therapeutic, and supra-therapeutic  could be affected.

Details

Recalling Firm
Microgenics Corporation
Units Affected
163 kits in US, 669 kits worldwide - toatal 831.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of KY, CA, NY, DC, NC, TX, IL, OH, IL, FL, IK, IA, MS and countries of Mexico, Taiwan, Guatemala, Malaysia, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Germany, Australia.
Location
Fremont, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Thermo Scientific QMS Everolimus Assay; Model number: 0380000 (US Distribution); 0373852 (Foreign Distribution) Product Usage: The QMS Everolimus Assay is intended for the quantitative determination of Everolimus, in human whole blood on automated clinical chemistry analyzers. The results obtained are used as an aid in the management of kidney and liver transplant patients receiving Everolimus therapy. This in vitro diagnostic device is intended for clinical laboratory use only. The QMS Everolimus assay is intended to be used as an aid in the management of patients receiving everolimus therapy for those organ transplant procedures indicated in the chart for each specific country.. Recalled by Microgenics Corporation. Units affected: 163 kits in US, 669 kits worldwide - toatal 831..
Why was this product recalled?
A reagent stability issue (still under investigation) causes less separation in the calibration curve, which affects results across the entire range. For controls, maximum bias of +/- 35% for low levels, +/- 33% for mid-range levels, and +/- 47% for high levels is observed. Bias in patient samples ranges from -15.7% to +5.2% with an average bias of -5.6% when comparing the QMS everolimus assay to an everolimus LC-MS reference method. Patient samples across the measuring range  sub-therapeutic, therapeutic, and supra-therapeutic  could be affected.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 12, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0008-2017.