PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

BIO-RAD BioPlex 2200 REF 12000651 Syphilis Total & RPR Calibrator Set CAL The BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Calibrator Set is intended for the calibration of the BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Reagent Pack.

Reported: November 24, 2021 Initiated: September 17, 2021 #Z-0236-2022

Product Description

BIO-RAD BioPlex 2200 REF 12000651 Syphilis Total & RPR Calibrator Set CAL The BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Calibrator Set is intended for the calibration of the BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Reagent Pack.

Reason for Recall

Due to two issues: 1) Customer complaints associated with greater than expected Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) reactivity which does not confirm with treponemal antibody test which may be due to a positive correlation between the mass COVID vaccinations and false reactive RPR results, and 2) During routine stability monitoring, an increase in mean bias above specification was observed which can cause elevated RPR reactivity potentially due to early shelf-life failure.

Details

Units Affected
791 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: U.S.(nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV; O.U.S.(foreign) countries of: France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, and Taiwan.
Location
Redmond, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BIO-RAD BioPlex 2200 REF 12000651 Syphilis Total & RPR Calibrator Set CAL The BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Calibrator Set is intended for the calibration of the BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Reagent Pack.. Recalled by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.. Units affected: 791 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to two issues: 1) Customer complaints associated with greater than expected Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) reactivity which does not confirm with treponemal antibody test which may be due to a positive correlation between the mass COVID vaccinations and false reactive RPR results, and 2) During routine stability monitoring, an increase in mean bias above specification was observed which can cause elevated RPR reactivity potentially due to early shelf-life failure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0236-2022.