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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) for detecting and identification of pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair medium, collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.

Reported: September 5, 2018 Initiated: May 8, 2018 #Z-2952-2018

Product Description

Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) for detecting and identification of pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair medium, collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.

Reason for Recall

Elevated false positive results Yersinia enterocolitica (Yersinia) from customers using the EP Nucleic Acid Test Cartridges component (20-006-023) from the Verigene EP Nucleic Acid Test Kit (20-005-023).

Details

Recalling Firm
Luminex Corporation
Units Affected
790 Cartridge Carriers containing 3160 Cartridges
Distribution
Domestic Distribution: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Location
Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) for detecting and identification of pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair medium, collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.. Recalled by Luminex Corporation. Units affected: 790 Cartridge Carriers containing 3160 Cartridges.
Why was this product recalled?
Elevated false positive results Yersinia enterocolitica (Yersinia) from customers using the EP Nucleic Acid Test Cartridges component (20-006-023) from the Verigene EP Nucleic Acid Test Kit (20-005-023).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 5, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2952-2018.