medical MODERATE Updated 2017-03-01

Tosoh Bioscience, Inc. recalls Tosoh Bioscience HLC-723G8 Analyzer for HbA1c testing.

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Recalled Product

Tosoh Bioscience HLC-723G8 Analyzer for HbA1c testing.

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Hazard / Issue

The device defect associated with this recall may result in HbA1c values with a negative bias in patients with the hemoglobin variants C, D, E and S. The negative bias occurs at the higher levels of HbA1c, e.g. 9%, but not at the diagnostic medical decision point of 6.5%.

Issued by

FDA

Affected States: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Lot/Code Info: All active analyzers

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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