Randox recalls RX Series Copper (Cu) Assay Ref. CU2340 due to risk of falsely elevated copper results when run after total protein tests. Affected units have specific batch numbers.
Randox Laboratories have released an update to the Carryover Avoidance Technical Bulletin to detail that Copper, should not be run directly after Total Protein, on the RX series instruments testing order. If copper assay is run after total protein it could lead to falsely elevated copper results.
Randox is recalling RX Series Copper (Cu) Assay Ref. CU2340 because running this test after total protein tests can cause false high copper results. This affects laboratory users who test samples on these instruments.
If the Copper assay is run immediately after a Total Protein test on the RX series instruments, it can produce falsely elevated copper results. This happens due to a carryover effect from the previous test.
Laboratory users who own or use Randox RX Series instruments with the specified batch numbers of the Copper (Cu) Assay. Those testing samples after total protein tests are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'RX Series Copper (Cu) Assay Ref. Number CU2340' with batch numbers 592278, 610661, 610669, 629021, 647201, or 657944.
Identify if your Copper assay has the batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Randox updated their technical bulletin to show that Copper assays should not be run directly after Total Protein tests on RX series instruments, as this can cause falsely elevated copper results.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it matches the listed batch numbers.
Look for the product name 'RX Series Copper (Cu) Assay Ref. Number CU2340' with batch numbers 592278, 610661, 610669, 629021, 647201, or 657944.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Randox to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0992-2024 — Randox Randox Hello, I own a Randox that is covered by recall Z-0992-2024 from Randox. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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