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Class II Recall

BIOPHEN Protein C 5 kit is for in vitro quantitative determination of Protein C activity on human citrated plasma. Prote

Aniara Diagnostica LLC

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for BIOPHEN Protein C 5 kit is for in vitro quantitative determination of Protein C by Aniara Diagnostica LLC. Reason: New warnings and precautionary statements on product labelling: Reagent 2 (R2) of BIOPHEN Protein C 5 contains the chemical substance - Cesium Chlorid.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1227-2023

Action Date

2023-03-15

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

BIOPHEN Protein C 5 kit is for in vitro quantitative determination of Protein C activity on human citrated plasma. Protein C is a glycoprotein, vitamin K dependent, which inhibits coagulation. Protein C in plasma is measured following a specific activation with Protac (Agkistrodom Contortrix), an enzyme extracted from snake venom. Activated protein C hydrolysis the chromogenic substrate (SaPC-21) which release para-nitroaniline (pNA). The amount of pNA released (measured by absorbance at 405 nm) is directly proportional to the concentration of Protein C in the specimen.

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 366353700063BD Lot FA083327 (And all future lots)

Quantity Affected: 2 units

Reason for Recall

New warnings and precautionary statements on product labelling: Reagent 2 (R2) of BIOPHEN Protein C 5 contains the chemical substance - Cesium Chloride which changed classification and has become hazardous according to the CLP regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008) is suspected of damaging fertility

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of NC.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-02-01

Company

Aniara Diagnostica LLC

West Chester, OH

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 137 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Aniara Diagnostica LLC has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Aniara Diagnostica LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Aniara Diagnostica LLC have FDA actions?

Aniara Diagnostica LLC has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1227-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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