CLASS II Device recall · Reported 21 Jan 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Phadia 1000 Instrument (introduced as UniCAP 1000) recalled by Phadia US

Phadia US is recalling Phadia 1000 Instrument (introduced as UniCAP 1000), Article number: 12-3800-01 (All, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesPart Number 12-3800-01
Quantity recalled146

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0947-2015
FDA event ID
69872
Recalling firm
Phadia US, Portage, MI
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
20 Nov 2014
FDA classified
12 Jan 2015
Reported
21 Jan 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Labeling Errors

Timeline

20 Nov 2014Recall initiated by company
12 Jan 2015Classified by FDA+53 days
21 Jan 2015Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

During an investigation of instrument logs it was determined that In specific circumstances involving multiple steps, a rack sequencing error may occur. This will result in a mismatch between the sample ID and the test result reported for all subsequent sample racks in that run.

Product as listed by the FDA

Phadia 1000 Instrument (introduced as UniCAP 1000), Article number: 12-3800-01 (All instrument software versions since launch in 2003); Multiple ImmunoCAP assays for Allergen Testing, FDA Cleared for use on Phadia 1000 instrument with IU statement-see attachments. Software utilized in multiple ImmunoCAP assays for Allergen Testing, FDA Cleared for use on Phadia 1000 instrument with IU statement-see attachments.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

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Questions about this recall

Is Phadia 1000 Instrument (introduced as UniCAP 1000), Article number: 12-3800-01 (All recalled?

Yes. Phadia US recalled Phadia 1000 Instrument (introduced as UniCAP 1000), Article number: 12-3800-01 (All on 20 Nov 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0947-2015.

Why was it recalled?

During an investigation of instrument logs it was determined that In specific circumstances involving multiple steps, a rack sequencing error may occur. This will result in a mismatch between the sample ID and the test result reported for all subsequent sample racks in that run.

Which lots are affected?

Part Number 12-3800-01

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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