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FDA Device recall Z-1537-2014

Variant II beta-thalassemia Short Program Model Numbers 270-2103 (250 tests) and 270-2154 (500 tests), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in vitro…

On 2014-05-14 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Variant II beta-thalassemia Short Program Model Numbers 270-2103 (250 tests) and 270-2154 (500 tests), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in vitro… by Bio Rad Laboratories, citing there is an issue with the buffers which impacts the quantification of the Hemoglobin F peak. Calibration and Quality control are likely to fail if the affected lots are used.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1537-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2014-04-08
Published2014-05-14
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyBio Rad Laboratories
DistributionAL, CA, CT, GA, LA, MA, NC, NJ, NY, WA

Product

Variant II beta-thalassemia Short Program Model Numbers 270-2103 (250 tests) and 270-2154 (500 tests), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in vitro diagnostic. The Variant II Hemoglobin testing system uses the principals of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for the separation and determination of normal and abnormal hemoglobin.

Reason

There is an issue with the buffers which impacts the quantification of the Hemoglobin F peak. Calibration and Quality control are likely to fail if the affected lots are used.

Identifiers

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Catalog number: 270-2103 (250 tests; Reorder pack lot number: 64005302, Expiration: 4/2015; Catalog number: 270-2154…Catalog number: 270-2103 (250 tests; Reorder pack lot number: 64005302, Expiration: 4/2015; Catalog number: 270-2154 (500 tests) Reorder pack lot number: 64005207, Expiration: 6/2015; 64004750, Expiration: 11/2015

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1537-2014%22

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