The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1072-2017·Announced 2017-02-01

Binding Site IgG Subclass Reagent Kits Recalled for Inaccurate Results

The Binding Site Group is recalling Human IgG Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits because high IgG4 levels can cause spuriously low test results.

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, but the hazard is limited to inaccurate diagnostic results (spuriously low values) rather than direct physical injury or death, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

The Binding Site Group, Ltd. is recalling Human IgG Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits (Product Code: NK001.T) intended for use on the Siemens BN ProSpec Analyser. The recall covers all lots of the product, which is distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international locations.

Customer complaints identified that samples containing extremely high IgG4 levels exhibit antigen excess, which results in spuriously low IgG4 measurements. This issue affects the accuracy of the diagnostic results for human IgG subclasses 1, 2, 3, and 4.

The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA. Users of these reagent kits should contact The Binding Site Group, Ltd. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of the affected product.

The recalled product

Product
Human lgG Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits for use on the Siemens BN"IJ Analyser Product Code: NK001.T This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG subclasses 1,2,3 and 4 immunoglobulins in serum on the Beckman Coulter AU series. Meaurement of these immunoglobuli

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 lots.

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by The Binding Site Group, Ltd. 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 7 products in this recall →