Kamiya Biomedical Company, LLC "K-ASSAY CRP (3) Calibrator E". This product is an IVD calibrator for use on automated clinical chemistry analyzers by laboratories. It is used for the calibration of the K-ASSAY CRP (3) immunoturbidimetric assay for quantifying C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in serum and plasma (sodium EDTA or lithium heparin) samples. It is for in vitro diagnostic use. Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The long-term stability of level 2 (1.0 mg/dL) may not be within the specifications due to a decrease in CRP concentration.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

On May 1, 2009 the recalling firm, Kamiya Biomedical Company contacted the 3 consignees by telephone and notified them of the issue. A follow-up e-mail notification on May 4, 2009 was sent to consignees requesting to return the affected product to Kamiya Biomedical Company for a free replacement kit. After the e-mail notifications, an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated May 13, 2009 was also sent to consignees describing the issue and actions to take for returning opened and unopened affected product to the recalling firm for replacement. Direct questions to the Kamiya Biomedical Company by calling 1- 206-575-8068.