The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2279-2018·Announced 2018-07-04

Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control Recalled for Stability Issues

Randox Laboratories is recalling Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 2 because Free Kappa light chains increase over shelf life, potentially delaying diagnostic 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 a delay in diagnostic reporting rather than direct physical injury or death, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving potential adverse health consequences or temporary harm.

Plain-English summary

Randox Laboratories Ltd. is recalling Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 2 (SP Control 2), Cat. no. PS2683. The firm confirmed that Free Kappa light chains in the product increase over the shelf life.

This instability may lead to a delay in reporting Free Kappa Light Chains results. These results are used as an aid in the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and for Multiple Myeloma through review of the ratio with free lambda chains.

The product was distributed to accounts in California, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico, as well as to numerous foreign countries. All lots are affected. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 2 (SP Control 2), Cat. no. PS2683

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 3 recalled by Randox Laboratories 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 3 products in this recall →