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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 14, 2022

IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma Catalog Number: IA3832

Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run immediately after Fructosamine Catalogue Number FR3133 or FR4030 on the RX…

Recall #
Z-0362-2023
Affected scope
20 kits US in total
Initiated
November 1, 2022
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Randox Laboratories Ltd. recalled IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma … - a moderate-severity action.

IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma … was recalled by Randox Laboratories Ltd. in December 14, 2022. Reason: Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run imme…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0362-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Randox Laboratories Ltd. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run imme….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
December 14, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0362-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0362-2023) was formally reported on December 14, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 1, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Randox Laboratories Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Crumlin (North), N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 20 kits US in total.

The documented reason for this recall is: Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run immediately after Fructosamine Catalogue Number FR3133 or FR4030 on the RX instruments testing order. Can lead to … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution: CA, NC, NJ and WV,. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

20 kits US in total

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma Catalog Number: IA3832

Reason for recall

Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run immediately after Fructosamine Catalogue Number FR3133 or FR4030 on the RX instruments testing order. Can lead to an elevation in Quality Control and Patient results of up to +13% for lgA and +51% for lgM respectively, which may lead to a delay in running patient samples or erroneous elevated test results

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0362-2023
Date reported December 14, 2022
Date initiated November 1, 2022
Recalling firm Randox Laboratories Ltd.
Firm location Crumlin (North), N/A
Affected scope 20 kits US in total
Distribution US Nationwide Distribution: CA, NC, NJ and WV,

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
IgA Immunoturbidimetric Assay- In vitro determination of IgA and IgM in serum and plasma Catalog Number: IA3832. Recalled by Randox Laboratories Ltd.. Units affected: 20 kits US in total.
Why was this product recalled?
Update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to detail that IgA and IgM assays should not be run immediately after Fructosamine Catalogue Number FR3133 or FR4030 on the RX instruments testing order. Can lead to an elevation in Quality Control and Patient results of up to +13% for lgA and +51% for lgM respectively, which may lead to a delay in running patient samples or erroneous elevated test results
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 14, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0362-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution: CA, NC, NJ and WV,.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0362-2023) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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