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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 27, 2022

Soluble Transferrin Receptors Calibrator Series (STFR CAL), Catalog Number TF10161. IVD

A customer reported a problem with the reagent and calibrator. Randox Laboratories carried out an investigation and confirmed the issue. The complaint is pertaining to atypical ca…

Recall #
Z-1423-2022
Affected scope
12 kits (US)
Initiated
June 9, 2022
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Randox Laboratories Ltd. recalled Soluble Transferrin Receptors Calibrator Series (STFR CAL), Catalog Number TF10161. IVD - a low-severity action.

Soluble Transferrin Receptors Calibrator Series (STFR CAL), Catalog Number TF10161. IVD was recalled by Randox Laboratories Ltd. in July 27, 2022. Reason: A customer reported a problem with the reagent and calibrator. Randox Laboratories carried out an investigati…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1423-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Randox Laboratories Ltd. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-A customer reported a problem with the reagent and calibrator. Randox Laboratories carried out an investigati….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
July 27, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1423-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Product description

Soluble Transferrin Receptors Calibrator Series (STFR CAL), Catalog Number TF10161. IVD

Reason for recall

A customer reported a problem with the reagent and calibrator. Randox Laboratories carried out an investigation and confirmed the issue. The complaint is pertaining to atypical calibration curves that can results in non-numerical results. This affects Siemens Atellica CH analysers only. Customer have reported an atypical calibration curve that results in the values around the low QC range to produce a non-numerical result. It appears to be related to the bottle values of the calibrator producing a curve shape that is too linear for the logitlog calculation to calculate. This issue can only be identified in the Atellica graphical view of the calibration. In most of the cases when this has occurred, it is picked up by the QC generating a Math Error, however, there are reports of QC shifts after calibration without the Math Error flagged that may be related to this issue. Results reported with STFR Level 1, with a concentration less than 1.7mg/L, using TF10159 and TF10161 can be underestimated by up to 30%. This issue has been reported with reagent lots 575475 and 562691, calibrator lots 537725 and 562696. No other complaints received.

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-1423-2022
Date reported July 27, 2022
Date initiated June 9, 2022
Recalling firm Randox Laboratories Ltd.
Firm location Crumlin (North), N/A
Affected scope 12 kits (US)
Distribution US Nationwide distribution in the state of IL.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Soluble Transferrin Receptors Calibrator Series (STFR CAL), Catalog Number TF10161. IVD. Recalled by Randox Laboratories Ltd.. Units affected: 12 kits (US).
Why was this product recalled?
A customer reported a problem with the reagent and calibrator. Randox Laboratories carried out an investigation and confirmed the issue. The complaint is pertaining to atypical calibration curves that can results in non-numerical results. This affects Siemens Atellica CH analysers only. Customer have reported an atypical calibration curve that results in the values around the low QC range to produce a non-numerical result. It appears to be related to the bottle values of the calibrator producing a curve shape that is too linear for the logitlog calculation to calculate. This issue can only be identified in the Atellica graphical view of the calibration. In most of the cases when this has occurred, it is picked up by the QC generating a Math Error, however, there are reports of QC shifts after calibration without the Math Error flagged that may be related to this issue. Results reported with STFR Level 1, with a concentration less than 1.7mg/L, using TF10159 and TF10161 can be underestimated by up to 30%. This issue has been reported with reagent lots 575475 and 562691, calibrator lots 537725 and 562696. No other complaints received.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 27, 2022. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1423-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution in the state of IL..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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