PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen, Catalog Number 602096 Product Usage: The PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is a screening or a semi-quantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrosoinal fluid (CSF).

Reported: January 23, 2019 Initiated: December 17, 2018 #Z-0732-2019

Product Description

PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen, Catalog Number 602096 Product Usage: The PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is a screening or a semi-quantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrosoinal fluid (CSF).

Reason for Recall

An enzyme reagent included in the kit is not maintaining stability through claimed product expiration, resulting in the potential for false negative results when tested with patient specimens and the positive control.

Details

Recalling Firm
Meridian Bioscience Inc
Units Affected
184
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, CA, CO, DE, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, NC, ND, NJ, NY, SC, TX, and VA. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: India and Italy.
Location
Cincinnati, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen, Catalog Number 602096 Product Usage: The PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is a screening or a semi-quantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrosoinal fluid (CSF).. Recalled by Meridian Bioscience Inc. Units affected: 184.
Why was this product recalled?
An enzyme reagent included in the kit is not maintaining stability through claimed product expiration, resulting in the potential for false negative results when tested with patient specimens and the positive control.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 23, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0732-2019.