The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.: 29 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for The Binding Site Group, Ltd.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

29Reports
0Class I
1Ongoing
2026-06-17Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II28
Class III1

By year reported

YearReports
201714
20184
20191
20206
20213
20261
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

Brand Name: EXENT Analyser Product Name: EXENT Analyser Model/Catalog Number: IE800.A Software Version: 1.0

Z-2362-2026  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2026-06-17  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
It was reported that plates 2 and 3 were marked as passed , although it appeared that QC had not been performed on these plates, despite samples being measured. The potential clinical hazards include false or missed detection of M-protein (false positive); and falsely elevated or decreased M-protein concentration.
Product
Brand Name: EXENT Analyser Product Name: EXENT Analyser Model/Catalog Number: IE800.A Software Version: 1.0.20 Product Description: The EXENT Analyser is an automated analyser intended for the qualitative and quantitative in vitro measurement of analytes in human body fluids used in conjunction with the EXENT assays.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution.
How much
1

Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit (for use on the SPAPLUS) REF LK018.S Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit (for use o

Z-0274-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-12-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Due to calibration curves producing a higher activity than routinely expected and that there may be a decrease in separation between calibrator point 5 and calibrator point 6, which can be exacerbated with calibrator 6 activity reaches the optical ceiling of the SPA+ analyzer.
Product
Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit (for use on the SPAPLUS) REF LK018.S Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit (for use on the SPAPLUS) (x10) REF LK018.10S
Where it went
U.S.: CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, NY, OK, SD, TX and VA. O.U.S.: Canada
How much
2,254 kits

FREELITE Human Kappa Free Kit for use on the Roche cobas c Systems, Kappa Freie Leichtkette (Human) kit for Ro

Z-2030-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-07-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The high and low level "Quality Controls" demonstrate a positive bias of approximately 10% compared to assigned values.
Product
FREELITE Human Kappa Free Kit for use on the Roche cobas c Systems, Kappa Freie Leichtkette (Human) kit for Roche cobas c Systems, REF: LK016.CB, IVD CE, UDI: 05051700012096
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, GA, FL, MA, MO, MI, WA, NY, PA, MN, AL, MD, OK, NE, IN, ID, OH, TX, HI, DC and the countries of Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Egypt, GUADELOUPE, HONG KONG, India, Iran, Israel, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Singapore, Taiwan, Tunisia, Vietnam.

Optilite Freelite Mx Kappa Free Kit REF LK016.M.OPT.A

Z-0943-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-02-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Due to customer complaints of positive bias impacting quality control. The high and low level controls are demonstrating a positive bias compared to assigned values.
Product
Optilite Freelite Mx Kappa Free Kit REF LK016.M.OPT.A
Where it went
U.S.: CO, FL, IA, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, SD, and UT. O.U.S.: Not provided
How much
213 kits in the U.S.

Optilite Optilite Rheumatoid Factor Kit, Ref: LK151.OPT.A, IVD, Rx Only, UDI: 05051700020015 (kit ea. contai

Z-2110-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-03  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Assigned Rheumatoid Factor (RF) calibrator value for calibrator component included in kit used to aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis over recovers by 7% in comparison to the reference material RF serum. This could result in reporting abnormal (false positive) results, which may lead to unnecessary additional serological testing and a delay in treatment.
Product
Optilite Optilite Rheumatoid Factor Kit, Ref: LK151.OPT.A, IVD, Rx Only, UDI: 05051700020015 (kit ea. containing four components)
Where it went
US: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NE, NY, OR, PA, TX, VT, WA, WI OUS: None
How much
478 kits

The Optilite Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. IVD. Model Number: IE700. UDI-05051700017176 - Product Usage: The Op

Z-2071-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A software issue that may affect the analyzer's result accuracy.
Product
The Optilite Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. IVD. Model Number: IE700. UDI-05051700017176 - Product Usage: The Optilite Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is a fully automated random access analyzer used to measure a variety of analytes that may be adaptable to the analyzer depending on the reagent used.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, CA, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MN, NC, NE, OH, PA, TX and VA.
How much
36

C-Reactive Protein Kit for use on the SPAplus, REF NK044.S.A, Rx only, UDI (01)05051700018456,

Z-1619-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-04-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A reagent in C reactive protein kits is not performing to specification and samples with known concentrations less-than-or-equal to 10 mg/L may be affected
Product
C-Reactive Protein Kit for use on the SPAplus, REF NK044.S.A, Rx only, UDI (01)05051700018456,
Where it went
U.S.: FL
How much
1 kit

Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Kit for use on SPAPLUS, for in-vitro diagnostic use, Product code: LK151.S.A. , UDI: 05

Z-1500-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-03-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
It has been identified that the rheumatoid factor (RF) calibrator values over recover in comparison to the reference material RF serum. This could result in reporting falsely abnormal results which may lead to unnecessary additional serological testing.
Product
Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Kit for use on SPAPLUS, for in-vitro diagnostic use, Product code: LK151.S.A. , UDI: 05051700018319
Where it went
Distributed in CA.
How much
30 kits

VaccZyme Human Anti-Haemophilus influenza type b Enzyme Immunoassay Kit For in vitro diagnostic use, Product C

Z-1469-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-03-18  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A deterioration of performance was identified with influenza type B Enzyme Immunoassay Kits with findings of a positive bias with kit controls. Patient sample results may be affected with falsely elevated results incorrectly indicating a protective level of anti-Hib antibody in the assessment of immunodeficiency.
Product
VaccZyme Human Anti-Haemophilus influenza type b Enzyme Immunoassay Kit For in vitro diagnostic use, Product Code: MK016 - Product Usage: This assay is designed for the in vitro measurement of specific IgG antibodies against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) capsular polysaccharide, present in human serum. Sufficient materials are supplied to allow a maximum of 41 samples to be tested in duplicate, with a calibration curve and two controls.
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of M.A., C.A., MO., NC, MN, VA, WA, and IL and country of Canada.
How much
462 kits

OPTILITE IgM Kit, REF: NK012.OPT.A, IVD, UDI: 05051700017565

Z-1327-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-02-26  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
There is a potential that users may experience difficulty validating the calibration of the kit. This is indicated by kit control values reporting outside the specified ranges. This could result in potential false patient results which could cause a delay until repeat testing is performed.
Product
OPTILITE IgM Kit, REF: NK012.OPT.A, IVD, UDI: 05051700017565
Where it went
CA, PA, FL, AR, SD, MA, WV, AL, GA, IL, MN, MD, AZ, NC, TN, WA, MI, NY, KY, SC, IN, OR, NE, OH, TX, VT, WA, UT, IA,
How much
3294 kits

Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kit - Product Usage: The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent is intended for the q

Z-0671-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-12-18  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Deterioration of C-reactive protein (CRP) reagent in Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kits
Product
Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kit - Product Usage: The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent is intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration in serum using the Binding Site Optilite analyser. Measurement of C-Reactive Protein aids in evaluation of the amount of injury to body tissues and for evaluation of infection, tissue injury, and inflammatory disorders. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Calibrator is intended for the calibration of the Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent on the Optilite analyser. The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Controls are intended for use in quality control by monitoring accuracy and precision for the Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA and GA. OUS not provided due to product being manufacture OUS
How much
10 kits

Binding Site Human IgM Kit (for SPAPLUS), REF: NK012.S The device consists of reaction buffer, sheep anti-I

Z-0604-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Firm is offering advice to customers experiencing challenges when validating the calibration curve of the IgM kits. This is indicated by kit control values reporting outside the specified ranges.
Product
Binding Site Human IgM Kit (for SPAPLUS), REF: NK012.S The device consists of reaction buffer, sheep anti-IgM antiserum, six calibrators and two controls. The calibrators and controls are based on stabilized human serum. All components contain sodium azide as a preservative and are provided in ready-to-use liquid format.
Where it went
U.S Distribution to states of: CA, IL, PA, FL, NE, WA, IN, NY, SD and VA,
How much
60

Binding Site Human IgM Kit (for SPAPLUS), REF: NK012.S The device consists of reaction buffer, sheep anti-I

Z-0477-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-11-28  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
After running the calibration curve, the recovery of the IgM kit control results decrease demonstrating a reduction in accuracy within the same day; control results may be out of range one day after running the assay calibration curve. Samples have been shown to be similarly affected.
Product
Binding Site Human IgM Kit (for SPAPLUS), REF: NK012.S The device consists of reaction buffer, sheep anti-IgM antiserum, six calibrators and two controls. The calibrators and controls are based on stabilized human serum. All components contain sodium azide as a preservative and are provided in ready-to-use liquid format.
Where it went
U.S.: IL, WV, NE, SD, NY, IN, WA, MD, NJ, PA, NC, AR, FL, VA
How much
108

Binding Site Optilite Beta-2-Microglobulin Urine Kit, Ref LK043.L.OPT.A, IVD. The firm name on the label is T

Z-1301-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-04-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The product is not meeting the antigen excess protection claim of up to 760mg/L, as stated in the Instructions for Use.
Product
Binding Site Optilite Beta-2-Microglobulin Urine Kit, Ref LK043.L.OPT.A, IVD. The firm name on the label is The Binding Site Group Ltd., Birmingham, U.K. The Optilite Beta-2-Microglobulin (¿2M) Urine kit is intended for the quantitative in-vitro measurement of beta-2-microglobulin in urine using the Binding Site Optilite analyser to aid in the diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
Where it went
US Distribution was made to CA. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.
How much
20 kits distributed to the U.S.

Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Kit for use on SPAPLUS, Product #LK151.S.A Intended for the quantitative in-vitro me

Z-0553-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-02-14  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The low and high controls for the product are returning results above the assigned values.
Product
Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Kit for use on SPAPLUS, Product #LK151.S.A Intended for the quantitative in-vitro measurement of rheumatoid factor in serum using the Binding Site SPAPLUS analyser. Measurement of rheumatoid factor may aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings
Where it went
US Distribution was made to CA. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.
How much
49 kits to the U.S. office (32 kits further distributed)

Human Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Kit for use on the SPAPlus analyser, Product #NK034.S. The firm name on the label i

Z-0002-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-10-11  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The high control for the kit is recovering low and may be out of range for assigned values.
Product
Human Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Kit for use on the SPAPlus analyser, Product #NK034.S. The firm name on the label is The Binding Site Group Ltd., Birmingham, UK. Product is designed for the quantitative in-vitro determination of Alpha-1-antitrypsin in human serum using the SPAPLUS turbidimetric analyser. The measurement of Alpha-1-antitrypsin aids in the diagnosis of several conditions including adult cirrhosis of the liver. In addition, Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency has been associated with pulmonary emphysema. This test should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the state of CA., and to the countries of : United Kingdom, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Belgium, Panama, Bulgaria, Iran, Argentina, Turkey Romania, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia.
How much
361 kits

Human lgG4 Subclass kit for use on the Beckman Coulter AU" series This kit is intended for qualifying human

Z-1068-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-02-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Customer complaints identified that samples containing extremely high IgG4 levels exhibit antigen excess and will yield spuriously low IgG4 results.
Product
Human lgG4 Subclass kit for use on the Beckman Coulter AU" series This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG subclasses 1,2,3 and 4 immunoglobulins in serum on the Beckman Coulter AU series. Meaurement of these immunoglobulins ais in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents Product Code LK009.AU
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including n FL, OH, TN, MN, NW, MI, CA. and Internationally to Canada, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweded, Taiwan, and Turkey.
How much
N/A

Human lgG4 Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits Human lgG1& lgG2 Antisera, lgG3 & 4 Latex reagent and lgG Antisera for

Z-1070-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-02-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Customer complaints identified that samples containing extremely high IgG4 levels exhibit antigen excess and will yield spuriously low IgG4 results.
Product
Human lgG4 Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits Human lgG1& lgG2 Antisera, lgG3 & 4 Latex reagent and lgG Antisera for use on Hitachi 911/912/917 and Hitachi Modular P Product Code LK009.H/LK001.H This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG subclasses 1,2,3 and 4 immunoglobulins in serum on the Beckman Coulter AU series. Meaurement of these immunoglobulins ais in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including n FL, OH, TN, MN, NW, MI, CA. and Internationally to Canada, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweded, Taiwan, and Turkey.
How much
N/A

MininephThl Human lgG4 Kit Product Code: ZK009.LR This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG sub

Z-1073-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-02-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Customer complaints identified that samples containing extremely high IgG4 levels exhibit antigen excess and will yield spuriously low IgG4 results.
Product
MininephThl Human lgG4 Kit Product Code: ZK009.LR This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG subclasses 1,2,3 and 4 immunoglobulins in serum on the Beckman Coulter AU series. Meaurement of these immunoglobulins ais in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including n FL, OH, TN, MN, NW, MI, CA. and Internationally to Canada, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweded, Taiwan, and Turkey.
How much
N/A

Human Subclass Kit for use on the Beckman IMMAGE"/IMMAGE"800 Analyser Product Code LK009.IM This kit is int

Z-1067-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-02-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Customer complaints identified that samples containing extremely high IgG4 levels exhibit antigen excess and will yield spuriously low IgG4 results.
Product
Human Subclass Kit for use on the Beckman IMMAGE"/IMMAGE"800 Analyser Product Code LK009.IM This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG subclasses 1,2,3 and 4 immunoglobulins in serum on the Beckman Coulter AU series. Meaurement of these immunoglobulins ais in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including n FL, OH, TN, MN, NW, MI, CA. and Internationally to Canada, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweded, Taiwan, and Turkey.
How much
N/A

Human lgG4 Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits For use on the Roche Cobas"6000 This kit is intended for quali

Z-1069-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-02-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Customer complaints identified that samples containing extremely high IgG4 levels exhibit antigen excess and will yield spuriously low IgG4 results.
Product
Human lgG4 Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits For use on the Roche Cobas"6000 This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG subclasses 1,2,3 and 4 immunoglobulins in serum on the Beckman Coulter AU series. Meaurement of these immunoglobulins ais in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents Product Code LK009.CB
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including n FL, OH, TN, MN, NW, MI, CA. and Internationally to Canada, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweded, Taiwan, and Turkey.
How much
N/A

Human lgG4 Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits for use on the Siemens BN"II Analyser Product Code: NK009.

Z-1071-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-02-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Customer complaints identified that samples containing extremely high IgG4 levels exhibit antigen excess and will yield spuriously low IgG4 results.
Product
Human lgG4 Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits for use on the Siemens BN"II Analyser Product Code: NK009.T This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG subclasses 1,2,3 and 4 immunoglobulins in serum on the Beckman Coulter AU series. Meaurement of these immunoglobulins ais in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including n FL, OH, TN, MN, NW, MI, CA. and Internationally to Canada, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweded, Taiwan, and Turkey.
How much
N/A

Optilite IgG4 Kit Product Code: LK009.OPT.A

Z-1089-2017  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2017-02-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A change to the lower end of the measuring range and product insert did not reflect the change.The measuring range provided in instrument parameters is correct but contradicts the information provided in the product insert
Product
Optilite IgG4 Kit Product Code: LK009.OPT.A
Where it went
U.S. distribution to the following; FL, TX, PA, CA, MA, WA, MI, CT. No foreign distribution.
How much
9 users

Human lgG Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits for use on the Siemens BN"IJ Analyser Product Code: NK001.

Z-1072-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-02-01  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Customer complaints identified that samples containing extremely high IgG4 levels exhibit antigen excess and will yield spuriously low IgG4 results.
Product
Human lgG Subclass Liquid Reagent Kits for use on the Siemens BN"IJ Analyser Product Code: NK001.T This kit is intended for qualifying human IgG subclasses 1,2,3 and 4 immunoglobulins in serum on the Beckman Coulter AU series. Meaurement of these immunoglobulins ais in the diagnosis of abnormal protein metabolism and the body's lack of ability to resist infectious agents
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US including n FL, OH, TN, MN, NW, MI, CA. and Internationally to Canada, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Sweded, Taiwan, and Turkey.
How much
N/A

Human Lambda Free SPAPlus Kit Product Code: LK018.S Freelite aids in the detection and monitoring of Mul

Z-1050-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-01-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Calibration curve activity has increased over time in the kit lots listed.
Product
Human Lambda Free SPAPlus Kit Product Code: LK018.S Freelite aids in the detection and monitoring of Multiple Myeloma and related diseases.
Where it went
U.S. distribution to the following; CA, TX, HI, GA, PA, UT, NY, OK, ID, MA, AZ. Foreign distribution to the following; Australia, Bulgaria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain.
How much
1,002

Optilite Analyser, Product Code: IE700 Product Usage: The Thermo Scientific Indiko Clinical Chemistry Anal

Z-1018-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-01-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Potential risk of the Optilite lid/cover falling suddenly and causing injury when not placed in the fully open position.
Product
Optilite Analyser, Product Code: IE700 Product Usage: The Thermo Scientific Indiko Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is a fully automated random access analyzer used to measure a variety of analytes that may be adaptable to the analyzer depending on the reagent used. The Indiko Glucose (H-K) test system, is intended for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of the glucose concentration in human plasma on the Indiko analyzer. Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus, neonatal hypoglycemia, and idiopathic hypoglycemnia, and of pancreatic islet cell carcinoma.
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: CA, VA, GA, PA, NJ, KY, NY, AR, NM, NC, AL, GA, MI, and the countries of Canada, China, Australia, Israel, Ireland, UK, Germany, Belgium, Italy, France, Czech republic, Spain, Portugal.
How much
129 units

Optilite Freelite Lambda Free Kit Product Code: LK018.OPT, LK018.OPT.A Protein testing kit.

Z-1043-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-01-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Batch numbers listed are reporting Lambda Free Light Chain results >114mg/L that are on average 33% lower than other Optilite Lambda Freelite batches. Therefore users moving to this batch will see results >114mg/L giving lower results and conversely when switching to the next batch results will be seen to shift upwards.
Product
Optilite Freelite Lambda Free Kit Product Code: LK018.OPT, LK018.OPT.A Protein testing kit.
Where it went
U.S. distribution to the following; AR, PA, GA, NC, KY, VA, CA. Foreign distribution to the following; Uk, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Portugal, Belgium.
How much
809 kits

Digital RID Plate Reader and Software Product Code: AD400

Z-1055-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-01-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
If a control ring is marked after reading, the software will not flag results that are out of the specified QC range.
Product
Digital RID Plate Reader and Software Product Code: AD400
Where it went
U.S. distribution to the following; MA, GA, NY, IA, CA, IL, UT, NJ, NC, MD, MN. Foreign distribution to the following; UK, Germany, Spain, France.

Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit for use on SPAPLUS Product Code: LK018.S, LK018.10S Freelite aids the detec

Z-1053-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-01-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
A change in the calibration curve causing an increase in false prozone flags.
Product
Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit for use on SPAPLUS Product Code: LK018.S, LK018.10S Freelite aids the detection and monitoring of Multiple Myeloma and related diseases
Where it went
Worldwide Distribution - U.S. (nationwide) and Internationally to the following; Canada, Australia.
How much
3,088
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Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

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