Randox Laboratories, Limited recalls Randox Lipoprotein (a) - In vitro diagnostic (IVD) use as Randox Lipoprotein (a) assay…
Reason for recall
Lipoprotein (a) on Roche Cobas c501 with nmol/l claims does not have a 510(k) or PMA.
Affected product
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Affected products & lots
- Randox Lipoprotein (a) - In vitro diagnostic (IVD) use as Randox Lipoprotein (a) assay on automated analysers. Catalog Number:LP3403UDI-DI 05055273204421
What the firm is doing
Randox Laboratories Ltd (manufacturer) extended recall to the distribution center in the USA via email on 12/20/24. The distributor will then contact the customer directly via email. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Action to be taken: " Discontinue use of and discard any copies of Roche Cobas c501 ISA listing nmol/1 claims. " Ensure clinical results are no longer reported in nmol/1 using the Roche Cobas c501 nmol/1 claims. " Complete and return the response form 12187-QA to technical.services@randox.com within five working days. Transmission of Field Safety Notice: Send a copy of the FSN to all affected customers and to those who need to be aware within your organisation. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Randox Technical Services.
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US Nationwide distribution Including PR.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1017-2025
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K011568The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · DFCOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 866.5600The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Randox Laboratories, LimitedSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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