VIDAS LH, Reference Numbers 30406 and 30406-01. Poduct Usage: VIDAS LH is an automated quantitative test for use on the VIDAS family instruments for the determination of human luteinizing hormone in human serum or plasma (lithium heparin), using the ELFA technique (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay)
Reported: August 8, 2018 Initiated: March 1, 2018 #Z-2588-2018
Product Description
VIDAS LH, Reference Numbers 30406 and 30406-01. Poduct Usage: VIDAS LH is an automated quantitative test for use on the VIDAS family instruments for the determination of human luteinizing hormone in human serum or plasma (lithium heparin), using the ELFA technique (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay)
Reason for Recall
Several complaints were received for invalid calibration with low calibrator S1 while using VIDAS LH. Internal tests confirmed a decrease of the strips signal overtime for specific lots.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- bioMerieux, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 5,429 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of Arizona and North Carolina. Distributed internationally to Algeria, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia-Herz., Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dutch Antilles, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mali, Mauretania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Congo, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates.
- Location
- Durham, NC
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
VIDAS LH, Reference Numbers 30406 and 30406-01. Poduct Usage: VIDAS LH is an automated quantitative test for use on the VIDAS family instruments for the determination of human luteinizing hormone in human serum or plasma (lithium heparin), using the ELFA technique (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay). Recalled by bioMerieux, Inc.. Units affected: 5,429 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Several complaints were received for invalid calibration with low calibrator S1 while using VIDAS LH. Internal tests confirmed a decrease of the strips signal overtime for specific lots.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 8, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2588-2018.
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