FDAClass IIAugust 7, 2013

uTASWako DCP recall

uTASWako DCP, Lot TG340 2013.11, REF 995-60701, Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. 1-2 Doshomachi 3-chome, Chuo-Ku Osaka 540-8605 Japan Distributed by Wako Diagnostics Wako Life Sciences, Inc. 1025 Terra Bella Ave., Suto A. Mountain View, CA 94043 USA. The product is a single reagent cartridge run on an automated system and each assay performed on a single disposable chip using microfluidic electrophoretic separation. The reagent cartridge contains various buffers and antibodies.

Why was uTASWako DCP recalled?

Product fails to meet the accuracy at the low end of the measuring range.

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?

TG340, Exp. 11/30/13

Product
uTASWako DCP, Lot TG340 2013.11, REF 995-60701, Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. 1-2 Doshomachi 3-chome, Chuo-Ku Osaka 540-8605 Japan Distributed by Wako Diagnostics Wako Life Sciences, Inc. 1025 Terra Bella Ave., Suto A. Mountain View, CA 94043 USA. The product is a single reagent cartridge run on an automated system and each assay performed on a single disposable chip using microfluidic electrophoretic separation. The reagent cartridge contains various buffers and antibodies.
Recalling firm
Wako Life Sciences, Inc.
Quantity
36 cartridges -100 tests per cartridge
Distribution
Distribution to CA, GA, MN, NC, UT and the District of Columbia.
Recall date
August 7, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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