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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 17, 2013

G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal hemoglobins in whole blood.

The Beta-thalessemia Mode of the G7 Analyzer-Beta Thalassemia Mode is an automated High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system that separates and reports HbF and HbA2 qua…

Recall #
Z-1075-2013
Affected scope
633
Initiated
August 18, 2010
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Tosoh Bioscience Inc recalled G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal he… - a low-severity action.

G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal he… was recalled by Tosoh Bioscience Inc in April 17, 2013. Reason: The Beta-thalessemia Mode of the G7 Analyzer-Beta Thalassemia Mode is an automated High Performance Liquid Ch…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1075-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Tosoh Bioscience Inc issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-The Beta-thalessemia Mode of the G7 Analyzer-Beta Thalassemia Mode is an automated High Performance Liquid Ch….

Low
severity level
633 units
affected scope
Class III
classification
April 17, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1075-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1075-2013) was formally reported on April 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 18, 2010. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Tosoh Bioscience Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Grove City, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 633.

The documented reason for this recall is: The Beta-thalessemia Mode of the G7 Analyzer-Beta Thalassemia Mode is an automated High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system that separates and reports HbF and HbA2 quantitative percentages in whole blood. T… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV,…. 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

Low

Affected scope

633

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal hemoglobins in whole blood.

Reason for recall

The Beta-thalessemia Mode of the G7 Analyzer-Beta Thalassemia Mode is an automated High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system that separates and reports HbF and HbA2 quantitative percentages in whole blood. The firm received complaints that the A2 peak could not be detected with the G7 Beta-thalessemia columns.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1075-2013
Date reported April 17, 2013
Date initiated August 18, 2010
Recalling firm Tosoh Bioscience Inc
Firm location Grove City, OH
Affected scope 633
Distribution Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA,…

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

Scale of Impact

633 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal hemoglobins in whole blood.. Recalled by Tosoh Bioscience Inc. Units affected: 633.
Why was this product recalled?
The Beta-thalessemia Mode of the G7 Analyzer-Beta Thalassemia Mode is an automated High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system that separates and reports HbF and HbA2 quantitative percentages in whole blood. The firm received complaints that the A2 peak could not be detected with the G7 Beta-thalessemia columns.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 17, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1075-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV, and the countries of Canada, Columbia, Chile, Brazil, and Jamaica..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1075-2013) 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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