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GENTIAN Cystatin C Calibrator and Calibrator Kit, for the following models: 1. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 1012, UDI: (01)07090038460092 2. Gentian C E Calibrator Kit, 6 x 1 mL, REF 1051, UDI: (01)07090038460108 3. Gentian C E, BCI Ref: A52763, Cystatin C calibrator Kit, 6 x 1 mL, REF 1051, (01)17090038460037 4. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 8012 (Not distributed in US)

Reported: October 21, 2020 Initiated: September 2, 2020 #Z-0099-2021

Product Description

GENTIAN Cystatin C Calibrator and Calibrator Kit, for the following models: 1. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 1012, UDI: (01)07090038460092 2. Gentian C E Calibrator Kit, 6 x 1 mL, REF 1051, UDI: (01)07090038460108 3. Gentian C E, BCI Ref: A52763, Cystatin C calibrator Kit, 6 x 1 mL, REF 1051, (01)17090038460037 4. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 8012 (Not distributed in US)

Reason for Recall

The firm has identified lots of calibrators that have shown to measure incorrect high values over time compared to the assigned values when released for distribution. This could result in higher Cystatin C values measured in patients.

Details

Recalling Firm
Gentian AS
Units Affected
107 calibrator kits
Distribution
US: MN, VA, KS,
Location
Moss, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GENTIAN Cystatin C Calibrator and Calibrator Kit, for the following models: 1. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 1012, UDI: (01)07090038460092 2. Gentian C E Calibrator Kit, 6 x 1 mL, REF 1051, UDI: (01)07090038460108 3. Gentian C E, BCI Ref: A52763, Cystatin C calibrator Kit, 6 x 1 mL, REF 1051, (01)17090038460037 4. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 8012 (Not distributed in US). Recalled by Gentian AS. Units affected: 107 calibrator kits.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm has identified lots of calibrators that have shown to measure incorrect high values over time compared to the assigned values when released for distribution. This could result in higher Cystatin C values measured in patients.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 21, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0099-2021.