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FDA Device recall Z-1128-2021

13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of s…

On 2021-02-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of s… by Cairn Diagnostics, citing potential for false negative diagnosis of gastroparesis. Certain GEBT kits containing 13C-Spirulina elicit unusually high 13CO2-excretion rates.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1128-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2021-01-08
Published2021-02-24
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyCairn Diagnostics
DistributionUS

Product

13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and as an aid in the diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis) in adult humans who are symptomatic for gastroparesis.

Reason

Potential for false negative diagnosis of gastroparesis. Certain GEBT kits containing 13C-Spirulina elicit unusually high 13CO2-excretion rates

Identifiers

code_infoLot Codes: K021-021R, K021-022

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1128-2021%22

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