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FDA Devices Low Class III Ongoing

SPIFE Alkaline Hemoglobin Kit, Cat. No. 3415, for use in the separation and quantitation of hemoglobins by agarose electrophoresis using the SPIFE systems

Reported: November 13, 2019 Initiated: February 27, 2018 #Z-0297-2020

Product Description

SPIFE Alkaline Hemoglobin Kit, Cat. No. 3415, for use in the separation and quantitation of hemoglobins by agarose electrophoresis using the SPIFE systems

Reason for Recall

Lots of gel kits contained a newer revision of the Customer Procedures instructions than intended. The incorrect inserts refer to updated parameters associated with new electrodes -- which have not yet been made available to users.

Details

Units Affected
899 kits
Distribution
US: OH, NY, MI, IN, IL, MS, TX, CT, NJ, KY, FL, MD, GA, PA, AZ, MO, VA, SC, LA, KS, WA, WI, OUS: Colombia, Brasil, Taiwan
Location
Beaumont, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SPIFE Alkaline Hemoglobin Kit, Cat. No. 3415, for use in the separation and quantitation of hemoglobins by agarose electrophoresis using the SPIFE systems. Recalled by Helena Laboratories, Corp.. Units affected: 899 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Lots of gel kits contained a newer revision of the Customer Procedures instructions than intended. The incorrect inserts refer to updated parameters associated with new electrodes -- which have not yet been made available to users.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2019. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0297-2020.