The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2080-2018·Announced 2018-06-13

Tosoh ST-AIA PACK FT3 Assay Recalled Due to Strensiq Interference

Tosoh Bioscience Inc is recalling ST-AIA PACK FT3 assays because Asfotase Alfa (Strensiq) interferes with the tests, potentially causing inaccurate thyroid 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. The hazard involves potential test interference leading to inaccurate results, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, serious injuries, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Tosoh Bioscience Inc is recalling the ST-AIA PACK FT3 Assay, Thyroid (Part Number: 025286). The recall involves 12,055 units distributed nationwide in the US and in Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Chile, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Argentina, Peru, Honduras, Equador, Caymen Islands, Panama, and Costa Rica. All lot codes are affected.

The recall was initiated because Asfotase Alfa (Strensiq) interferes with certain Tosoh assays. This interference can potentially cause falsely increased or falsely decreased immunoassay test results, depending on the specific assay used.

Healthcare providers and laboratories should be aware that patients taking Asfotase Alfa may have inaccurate FT3 test results when using this specific Tosoh assay. No specific consumer action is detailed in the source text beyond the identification of the affected product and the nature of the interference.

The recalled product

Product
ST-AIA PACK FT3; Part Number: 025286 Assay, Thyroid
Affected units
12,055

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 Lot Codes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 35 recalled by Tosoh Bioscience Inc 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 35 products in this recall →