Severity
Low
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 14, 2019
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 Henry Schein Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 57… - a low-severity action.
Henry Schein Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 57… 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-2158-2019 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 ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2158-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2158-2019) was formally reported on August 14, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 7, 2019. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), 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 559 vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: The MEMo chips provided with lot P901 may be mislabeled, the MEMo Chip may display Q901 on the analyzer LCD screen, instead of P901 Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Bahamas Belgium Bermuda Brazil England Indonesia Latvia Mexico Nigeria Puerto Rico South Africa Sweden Taiwan. 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
559 vials
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Henry Schein Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 570-0414 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.
The MEMo chips provided with lot P901 may be mislabeled, the MEMo Chip may display Q901 on the analyzer LCD screen, instead of P901
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2158-2019 |
| Date reported | August 14, 2019 |
| Date initiated | June 7, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Affected scope | 559 vials |
| 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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