Liquichek Cardiac Markers Plus Control Lt

Bio-Rad is recalling Liquichek Cardiac Markers Plus Control LT, a quality control product used in hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories in New Zealand to verify the accuracy of cardiac marker tests. The instructions for use need to be updated. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category.

Recalling firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
Product
Liquichek Cardiac Markers Plus Control LT. [Device]. Affected: Affected lot numbers - 1003150 series, 1003160 series
Reason
Internal QC testing reported that BNP and proBNP in-use (thawed opened) stability claims for Liquichek Cardiac Markers Plus LT Control Lot 1003150 & 1003160 were not met. The stability claims have been revised from 5 days to 3 days. All other claims for this lot of Liquichek Hematology Control (C) remain unchanged.
Classification
Class I
Category
medical device recall
Country
New Zealand
Agency
MEDSAFE
Recall date
2026-05-27
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory

Official recall notice from MEDSAFE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/815b8229-230b-4902-b9e6-d9a2cffa70a6