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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0537-2021·Announced 2020-12-16

Chromsystems MassChrom Amino Acid Analysis Plasma Control Level I Recalled

Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH is recalling MassChrom Amino Acid Analysis Plasma Control Level I kits because they do not meet stability criteria and may impact results.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as a Class II recall, and the hazard involves potential impact on diagnostic results for a medical device, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH is recalling MassChrom Amino Acid Analysis Plasma Control Level I kits, Order No. 0471, Lot No. 2019 (expiration 05/01/2022). The recall involves 362 vials. The product is intended for amino acid metabolic screening, confirmation of a tentative diagnosis, and monitoring of treatment in individuals diagnosed with a metabolic disorder.

The recall was initiated because the products do not meet stability criteria and may impact results. The agency classified this as a Class II recall.

The product was distributed worldwide, including in the United States (California and New York), Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Canada, Croatia, Kuwait, Austria, Russia, Switzerland, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Users should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
MassChrom Amino Acid Analysis Plasma Control Level I, Order No. 0471 - Product Usage: The kit is intended for amino acid metabolic screening, confirmation of a tentative diagnosis, and monitoring of treatment in individuals diagnosed with a metabolic disorder.
Affected units
362

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Order No. 0471
  • Lot No. 2019 (expiration 05/01/2022)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →