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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2236-2014

Verigene BC-GN Test Kit (Catalog number 20-005-021) includes: 1) 20 Verigene BC-GN Test Cartridges. Each Test Cartridge comes preloaded with all required reaction solutions, including wash solutions, oligonucleotide probe solution and signal amplification solutions required to generate a test result. BC-GN is indicated for use in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial bloodstream infections; however, is not used to monitor these infections.

Published August 20, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 9, 2014

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Nanosphere Inc. has recently determined through four customer complaints that a small number of Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN) Extraction Trays in Lot 042914021B have low levels or are missing Magnetic Microparticles (MMPs) required for DNA Extraction.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Telephone

Recall details

Manufacturer
Nanosphere, Inc.
Distributor
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, IA, MT, OH, OK, OR, TX, and UT
Lot
VERIGENE BC-GN TEST KIT (Catalog Number: 20-005-021). TEST CARTRIDGES: Part Number: 20-006-021, Lot Number: 042914021B, Expiration Date: 10/26/14
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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