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FDA Devices Low Class III Ongoing

OC-Auto FOBT-CHEK Negative Controls is the negative hemoglobin control materials designed to monitor FOBT (Fecal Occult Blood Test)

Reported: November 26, 2025 Initiated: October 6, 2025 #Z-0538-2026

Product Description

OC-Auto FOBT-CHEK Negative Controls is the negative hemoglobin control materials designed to monitor FOBT (Fecal Occult Blood Test)

Reason for Recall

A labeling error was identified on the affected product. The expiration date on the kit box label and on the vial labels incorrectly stated the expiration date as 2026-01-16. The correct expiration date should be 2027-01-17.

Details

Units Affected
403 units
Distribution
USA: AK AL,AR,AZ, CA,CO,CT,DC,DE,FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, ,WI, WV, WY, Canada: AB, ON
Location
Cortlandt Manor, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
OC-Auto FOBT-CHEK Negative Controls is the negative hemoglobin control materials designed to monitor FOBT (Fecal Occult Blood Test). Recalled by POLYMEDCO, INC. / POLYMEDCO CANCER DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS, LLC. Units affected: 403 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A labeling error was identified on the affected product. The expiration date on the kit box label and on the vial labels incorrectly stated the expiration date as 2026-01-16. The correct expiration date should be 2027-01-17.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 26, 2025. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0538-2026.