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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 23, 2020

Lactate Dehydrogenase L-P, (LDH) (NAO), Catalog Number LD3842 - Product Usage: device intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) activity in serum and plasma. This product is suitable for use on the RX series instruments which includes the RX daytona and RX imola.

An update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to introduce additional steps for reagent carryover avoidance with the Lactate Dehydrogenase assay on RX Instruments. Addit…

Recall #
Z-2962-2020
Affected scope
21
Initiated
August 11, 2020
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Randox Laboratories Ltd. recalled Lactate Dehydrogenase L-P, (LDH) (NAO), Catalog Number LD3842 - Product Usage: device int… - a moderate-severity action.

Lactate Dehydrogenase L-P, (LDH) (NAO), Catalog Number LD3842 - Product Usage: device int… was recalled by Randox Laboratories Ltd. in September 23, 2020. Reason: An update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to introduce additional steps for reagent carryover a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2962-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Randox Laboratories Ltd. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-An update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to introduce additional steps for reagent carryover a….

Moderate
severity level
21 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
September 23, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2962-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2962-2020) was formally reported on September 23, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 11, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Randox Laboratories Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Crumlin (North), N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 21.

The documented reason for this recall is: An update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to introduce additional steps for reagent carryover avoidance with the Lactate Dehydrogenase assay on RX Instruments. Additional pipette washes can be implemented … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of WV, and Puerto Rico.. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

21

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Lactate Dehydrogenase L-P, (LDH) (NAO), Catalog Number LD3842 - Product Usage: device intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) activity in serum and plasma. This product is suitable for use on the RX series instruments which includes the RX daytona and RX imola.

Reason for recall

An update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to introduce additional steps for reagent carryover avoidance with the Lactate Dehydrogenase assay on RX Instruments. Additional pipette washes can be implemented as described in the technical bulletin. Interference to the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LOH) reagent would be observed as inconsistencies in Quality Control recovery, which may lead to a delay in running patient samples, or erroneous elevated test results.

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 Terminated
Recall number Z-2962-2020
Date reported September 23, 2020
Date initiated August 11, 2020
Recalling firm Randox Laboratories Ltd.
Firm location Crumlin (North), N/A
Affected scope 21
Distribution US Nationwide distribution including in the states of WV, and Puerto Rico.

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

Scale of Impact

21 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?
Lactate Dehydrogenase L-P, (LDH) (NAO), Catalog Number LD3842 - Product Usage: device intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) activity in serum and plasma. This product is suitable for use on the RX series instruments which includes the RX daytona and RX imola.. Recalled by Randox Laboratories Ltd.. Units affected: 21.
Why was this product recalled?
An update to the carryover avoidance technical bulletin to introduce additional steps for reagent carryover avoidance with the Lactate Dehydrogenase assay on RX Instruments. Additional pipette washes can be implemented as described in the technical bulletin. Interference to the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LOH) reagent would be observed as inconsistencies in Quality Control recovery, which may lead to a delay in running patient samples, or erroneous elevated test results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2962-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of WV, and Puerto Rico..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2962-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 23, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.