The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0559-2019·Announced 2018-12-12

Tosoh AIA-360 Analyzer Recalled for Labeling Clarifications on Maintenance Requirements

Tosoh Bioscience is recalling 1,228 AIA-360 Analyzers to update labeling and training materials regarding maintenance and reagent requirements.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves labeling changes to clarify maintenance requirements to prevent potential performance issues or contamination, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Tosoh Bioscience Inc is recalling 1,228 units of the AIA-360 Analyzer, product code 019945/019945R. The recall involves changes to the Tosoh Quick Reference Guide, Training Manual, and Training DVD to align them with the Operators Manual. The devices are distributed in the United States and several countries in North and South America.

The labeling changes clarify specific maintenance requirements, including that the B/F probe must be maintained by a Tosoh field service representative, the use of 70% Ethanol during daily shutdown, and the use of CAP Class 1 reagent grade water for dilution and reconstitution. The firm states that failure to follow these requirements may negatively affect system performance, lead to corrosion of instrument components, or result in bacterial contamination.

No specific instructions for consumers are provided in the source text beyond the implementation of the new labeling changes.

The recalled product

Product
AIA-360 Analyzer, product code 019945/019945R The Tosoh AIA-360 Automated Immunoassay Analyzer is for use in vitro diagnostic to provide testing for a broad menu of assays in a unique patented dry reagent format.
Affected units
1,228

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 (1)

  • Change to labeling affects all devices.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.