Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 29, 2019
Some lots of test strips do not fit tightly into the optical block, and may fall out during analysis, which could lead to an incorrect result being di P832 Chemistry (Diagnostic) …
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. recalled Lipid Panel test strips (as a component of smart bundles), REF 2729, also private labeled… - a moderate-severity action.
Lipid Panel test strips (as a component of smart bundles), REF 2729, also private labeled… was recalled by Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. in May 29, 2019. Reason: Some lots of test strips do not fit tightly into the optical block, and may fall out during analysis, which c…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1372-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Some lots of test strips do not fit tightly into the optical block, and may fall out during analysis, which c….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1372-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1372-2019) was formally reported on May 29, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 16, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Indianapolis, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 67643 total.
The documented reason for this recall is: Some lots of test strips do not fit tightly into the optical block, and may fall out during analysis, which could lead to an incorrect result being di P832 Chemistry (Diagnostic) CHH 2 Lipid Panel test strips (as a… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic distribution nationwide.. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
67643 total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Lipid Panel test strips (as a component of smart bundles), REF 2729, also private labeled under Henry Schein as REF 570-0412
Some lots of test strips do not fit tightly into the optical block, and may fall out during analysis, which could lead to an incorrect result being di P832 Chemistry (Diagnostic) CHH 2 Lipid Panel test strips (as a component of smart bundles), REF 2729, also private labeled under Henry Schein as REF 570-0412
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1372-2019 |
| Date reported | May 29, 2019 |
| Date initiated | January 16, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Affected scope | 67643 total |
| Distribution | Domestic distribution nationwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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