Reported Nov 13, 2013 · Terminated

Calcium Arsenazo, CALA-0250, For the Quantitative Determination of Total Calcium in Human Serum. The kit label shows…

Seppim Sas

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: SEPPIM SAS · ZONE INDUSTRIELLE · SEES, N/A · N/A

Is this the product you have?

  • Calcium Arsenazo, CALA-0250, For the Quantitative Determination of Total Calcium in Human Serum. The kit label shows CALCIUM ARSENAZO, CALA-0250, R: 12x20 mL. The vial's label shows CALCIUM ARSENAZO, CALA-5220, 20 mL, . CALCIUM ARSENAZO is intended use for the quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of total calcium in human serum and plasma on ELITech Clinical Systems Selectra Pro Series Analyzers. Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms). It is not intended for use in Point of Care setting.
Lot codes and dates

4 of 4 products

Products covered by this recall
#Product as published
1Lot 11-2614, Expiration 07/2013.
2Lot 12-1002; Expiration 03/2014.
3Lot 12-2220, Expiration 08/2014.
4Lot numbers distributed in Sweden: 11-2129, 12-2616, 11-2769, 12-2975, 10-3036, 10-0454, 10-1874, 11-0176, 11-1248, 11-1690, 12-0140, 12-0938, 12-1383, 13-0004, and 13-0408
Amount recalled
47 kits in US and 48 kits in Sweden

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Calcium Arsenazo Reagent, reference CALA-0250, is recalled due to complaint of plasma specimens report high results than serum.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Dec 12, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:30 PM UTC

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