Device recall: FastPack Total PSA Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Total PSA. FastPack Total PSA…
Class II FDA enforcement event 66842. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Qualigen initiated this recall because the FastPack kit may cause lower than expected results due to a manufacturing defect.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Qualigen Inc started this device recall on 8 Nov 2013. The firm address in the FDA record is in Carlsbad, CA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 66842 has 4 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 25 Dec 2013. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 18 Sep 2014.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
US Distribution to states of: AL, CA, KS, KY, IN, MA, NC, NY, NV, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
Recalling firm
Qualigen Inc, Carlsbad, CA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
4 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0547-2014 | FastPack Total PSA Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Total PSA. FastPack Total PSA Immunoassay is a paramagnetic particle immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in human serum and plasma as an aid in the management of patients with prostate… | 182 | Class II | Terminated | 25 Dec 2013 |
| Z-0548-2014 | FastPack Testosterone Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Testosterone The FastPack Testo Immunoassay is a paramagnetic particle immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of total testosterone in human serum and plasma. It is intended strictly for in-vitro diagnostic use as an aid… | 18 | Class II | Terminated | 25 Dec 2013 |
| Z-0549-2014 | FastPack Free T4 Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Free T4 The FastPack free T4 Immunoassay is a paramagnetic particle immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of FT4 in human serum. The FastPack free T4 Immunoassay is designed for use with the FastPack System. | 17 | Class II | Terminated | 25 Dec 2013 |
| Z-0550-2014 | FastPack Free T4 Immunoassay FastPack Vitamin D Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Vitamin D The FastPack Vitamin D Immunoassay is intended for the quantitative determination of FastPack Total PSA Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Total PSA FastPack Total PSA… | 6 | Class II | Terminated | 25 Dec 2013 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2013
- 1,236
- Share of these events in Class II
- 90%
- Product records in this event
- 4Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 5
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 | The FastPack IP Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Immunoassay, Part #25000081, is for the quantitative measurement of SHBG in | Device | Class III | 1 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | FastPack TSH Calibrator Kit, REF: 25000024, For use in conjunction with the FastPack IP TSH Immunoassay and FastPack IP | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 6 Nov 2019 | The FastPack System Comlete Immunoassay Kit Immunoassay for the Quantitative Measurement of SHBG is a chemiluminescent i | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 7 Jul 2017 | Qualigen(R) The FastPack(R) IP Vitamin D Complete Immunoassay Kit, catalog number 25000068 Vitamin D immunoassay kit | Device | Class II | 1 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-0547-2014The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 66842. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/66842/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
US Distribution to states of: AL, CA, KS, KY, IN, MA, NC, NY, NV, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 66842?
- The event has 4 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
182
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2013 have the same class?
- 90% of the 1,236 device events that started in 2013 are in Class II.