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Health product recall

AQUIOS TETRA-2+ REAGENT KIT (2015-10-02)

Starting date:
October 2, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-55704

Affected Products

AQUIOS TETRA-2+ REAGENT KIT

Reason

The 2D barcodes on the AQUIOS Tetra-1 and Tetra-2+ Reagent Vials and the AQUIOS Lysing Reagent incorrectly encoded thirty (30) days for the open container stability. The correct open vial stability claim, as stated in the instructions for use (IFU), is ninety (90) days for the AQUIOS Tetra-1 and AQUIOS Tetra-2+ Reagents, and eighty (80) days for the AQUIOS Lysing Reagent.

Affected products

AQUIOS TETRA-2+ REAGENT KIT

Lot or serial number

6090004K

Model or catalog number

B23534

Companies
Manufacturer

Beckman Coulter Ireland

Lismeehan, O'Callaghan's Mills

County Clare

IRELAND