The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1171-2016·Announced 2016-03-23

Sekisui Diagnostics Recalls Acetaminophen Assay Kits Due to Crystal Formation

Sekisui Diagnostics is recalling 14,407 Acetaminophen L3K Assay kits because crystal formation in the reagent can cause samples to under-recover.

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. The hazard involves potential inaccuracy in diagnostic results due to crystal formation, which is a significant quality issue but does not involve direct physical injury or death.

Plain-English summary

Sekisui Diagnostics P.E.I. Inc. is recalling 14,407 kits of the Sekure Chemistry Sekisui Diagnostics Acetaminophen L3K Assay. This in-vitro diagnostic is used for the quantitative measurement of acetaminophen in serum and plasma to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of acetaminophen overdose toxicity.

The recall is due to crystal formation in the Color Reagent (R2) when the product is left on board automated analyzers. This condition causes samples to under-recover, which may affect the accuracy of the test results.

The affected products are Catalog Numbers 506-10 and 506-30. Specific lot codes for Catalog Number 506-10 are 47677, 47694, 47649, 47650, 47662, 47663, 48253, 48385, and 48386. Specific lot codes for Catalog Number 506-30 are 47695 and 48294. The products were distributed worldwide, including in the US states of AZ, CA, FL, IA, ID, IL, MA, MN, MT, and ND, as well as in Canada, France, and Hong Kong. Users should stop using the affected kits and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sekure Chemistry Sekisui Diagnostics Acetaminophen L3K Assay, In-vitro Diagnostic Catalog Number: 506-10: R1: 1 x 10ml, R2: 2 x 10ml Catalog Number: 506-30: R1: 3 x 10ml, R2: 6 x 10ml In-Vitro quantitative measurement of Acetaminophen in serum and plasma used m the diagnosi
Affected units
14,407

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Same manufacturer · Sekisui Diagnostics P.E.I. Inc.

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