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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 14, 2019

HYTEC 288 System, Model 74007P, automated immunoanalyzer (EIA) instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use only. HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF assays: HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgM Kit: Part Number FGA 05, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgA Kit: Part Number FGA 06, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgG Kit: Part Number FGA 07, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II Total Rheumatoid Factor Kit: Part Number FGA 08.

Reports when using Rheumatoid Factor test kits, control and negative samples may be elevated following a sample containing high levels of IgG . The negative control may report ou…

Recall #
Z-2200-2019
Affected scope
288
Initiated
March 19, 2018
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Hycor Biomedical Inc recalled HYTEC 288 System, Model 74007P, automated immunoanalyzer (EIA) instrument. For in vitro d… - a moderate-severity action.

HYTEC 288 System, Model 74007P, automated immunoanalyzer (EIA) instrument. For in vitro d… was recalled by Hycor Biomedical Inc in August 14, 2019. Reason: Reports when using Rheumatoid Factor test kits, control and negative samples may be elevated following a sam…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2200-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Hycor Biomedical Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Reports when using Rheumatoid Factor test kits, control and negative samples may be elevated following a sam….

Moderate
severity level
288 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
August 14, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2200-2019 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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 moderate severity.

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Product description

HYTEC 288 System, Model 74007P, automated immunoanalyzer (EIA) instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use only. HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF assays: HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgM Kit: Part Number FGA 05, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgA Kit: Part Number FGA 06, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgG Kit: Part Number FGA 07, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II Total Rheumatoid Factor Kit: Part Number FGA 08.

Reason for recall

Reports when using Rheumatoid Factor test kits, control and negative samples may be elevated following a sample containing high levels of IgG . The negative control may report out of range; a negative sample may recover as a low positive which could contribute to an incorrect or premature diagnosis of rheumatoid.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-2200-2019
Date reported August 14, 2019
Date initiated March 19, 2018
Recalling firm Hycor Biomedical Inc
Firm location Garden Grove, CA
Affected scope 288
Distribution Worldwide distribution to US state of TX , Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy, and India

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

Scale of Impact

288 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?
HYTEC 288 System, Model 74007P, automated immunoanalyzer (EIA) instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use only. HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF assays: HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgM Kit: Part Number FGA 05, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgA Kit: Part Number FGA 06, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF IgG Kit: Part Number FGA 07, HYTEC AUTOSTAT II Total Rheumatoid Factor Kit: Part Number FGA 08.. Recalled by Hycor Biomedical Inc. Units affected: 288.
Why was this product recalled?
Reports when using Rheumatoid Factor test kits, control and negative samples may be elevated following a sample containing high levels of IgG . The negative control may report out of range; a negative sample may recover as a low positive which could contribute to an incorrect or premature diagnosis of rheumatoid.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 14, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2200-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution to US state of TX , Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy, and India.
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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