Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 18, 2019
Deterioration of C-reactive protein (CRP) reagent in Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kits
The Binding Site Group, Ltd. recalled Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kit - Product Usage: The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent … - a moderate-severity action.
Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kit - Product Usage: The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent … was recalled by The Binding Site Group, Ltd. in December 18, 2019. Reason: Deterioration of C-reactive protein (CRP) reagent in Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kits. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0671-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
The Binding Site Group, Ltd. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Deterioration of C-reactive protein (CRP) reagent in Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kits.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0671-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0671-2020) was formally reported on December 18, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 19, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. The Binding Site Group, Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Birmingham, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 10 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: Deterioration of C-reactive protein (CRP) reagent in Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kits Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA and GA. OUS not provided due to product being manufacture OUS. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
10 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kit - Product Usage: The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent is intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration in serum using the Binding Site Optilite analyser. Measurement of C-Reactive Protein aids in evaluation of the amount of injury to body tissues and for evaluation of infection, tissue injury, and inflammatory disorders. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Calibrator is intended for the calibration of the Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent on the Optilite analyser. The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Controls are intended for use in quality control by monitoring accuracy and precision for the Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent.
Deterioration of C-reactive protein (CRP) reagent in Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kits
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0671-2020 |
| Date reported | December 18, 2019 |
| Date initiated | February 19, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | The Binding Site Group, Ltd. |
| Firm location | Birmingham, N/A |
| Affected scope | 10 kits |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA and GA. OUS not provided due to product being manufacture OUS |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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