FDA Devices recall · Reported August 14, 2019
PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 1710 Product Usage: PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strips measure total cholesterol, HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and triglycerides in whole blood with the CardioChek PA or the CardioChek Plus professional analyzers, and provide a quantitative result. A TC/HDL ratio and estimated values for LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol are calculated by the CardioChek PA and CardioChek Plus analyzers. A ME
The MEMo chips provided with lot P901 may be mislabeled, the MEMo Chip may display Q901 on the analyzer LCD screen, instead of P901
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. recalled PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 1710 Pr… - a low-severity action.
PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 1710 Pr… was recalled by Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. in August 14, 2019. Reason: The MEMo chips provided with lot P901 may be mislabeled, the MEMo Chip may display Q901 on the analyzer LCD …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2157-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-The MEMo chips provided with lot P901 may be mislabeled, the MEMo Chip may display Q901 on the analyzer LCD ….
- Low
- severity level
- Class III
- classification
- August 14, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2157-2019 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 1710 Product Usage: PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strips measure total cholesterol, HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and triglycerides in whole blood with the CardioChek PA or the CardioChek Plus professional analyzers, and provide a quantitative result. A TC/HDL ratio and estimated values for LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol are calculated by the CardioChek PA and CardioChek Plus analyzers. A MEMo Chip¿ is provided with each package of test strips and must be properly inserted into the analyzer before any test can be run. The MEMo Chip contains the test name, calibration curve, lot number and test strip expiration date. After the test strip is inserted into the analyzer and blood applied to the test strip, test results are displayed in as little as 90 seconds.
Reason for recall
The MEMo chips provided with lot P901 may be mislabeled, the MEMo Chip may display Q901 on the analyzer LCD screen, instead of P901
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2157-2019 |
| Date reported | August 14, 2019 |
| Date initiated | June 7, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Affected scope | 1,887 vials US; 2,728 vials OUS |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Bahamas Belgium Bermuda Brazil England Indonesia Latvia Mexico Nigeria Puerto Rico South Africa Sweden Taiwan |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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