The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0621-2019·Announced 2018-12-26

Clark Laboratories Recalls Genesys Analytical Columns Due to Missing 510(k) Clearance

Clark Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 372 Genesys Analytical Columns because they were distributed without FDA 510(k) clearance.

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 due to a regulatory compliance issue (lack of 510(k) clearance) rather than a direct safety hazard, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for voluntary precautionary or minor regulatory recalls.

Plain-English summary

Clark Laboratories, Inc. (dba Trinity Biotech USA) is voluntarily recalling 372 units of the Genesys Analytical Column, REF 01-05-0017. The product is intended for use with automated high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems employing ion exchange chromatography for in vitro diagnostic use only. The recall was initiated on November 1, 2018, and was classified as Class II by the FDA.

The reason for the recall is the lack of FDA 510(k) clearance for the device. The affected units were distributed to facilities in Illinois, West Virginia, New Jersey, Arizona, Maryland, and Utah. All serial numbers are included in this recall.

The recall was initiated by the firm and was terminated on June 21, 2022. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The recalled product

Product
Genesys Analytical Column, REF 01-05-0017 intended to be used with automated high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems employing ion exchange chromatography. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Affected units
372

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)

  • all serial numbers

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Clark Laboratories, Inc. (dba,Trinity Biotech USA) 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.

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