FDAClass IIFebruary 24, 2021

13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test recall

13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and…

Why was 13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test recalled?

Potential for false negative diagnosis of gastroparesis. Certain GEBT kits containing 13C-Spirulina elicit unusually high 13CO2-excretion rates

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot Codes: K021-021R, K021-022

Product
13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and…
Recalling firm
Cairn Diagnostics
Quantity
103 kits
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA, NY, MI, CA, KS, NC.
Recall date
February 24, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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