FDAClass IIOctober 25, 2017

Xpert EV Assay recall

Xpert EV Assay, Catalog GXEV-100N-10. The Cepheid Xpert EV assay is a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) using the GeneXpert Dx…

Why was Xpert EV Assay recalled?

Customers have reported a higher than expected number of invalid test results when using the recalled product per the package insert.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

batch 1000045409 (lot 06802)

Product
Xpert EV Assay, Catalog GXEV-100N-10. The Cepheid Xpert EV assay is a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) using the GeneXpert Dx…
Recalling firm
Cepheid
Quantity
977 kits (9770 units)
Distribution
USA, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Spain, France, UK, Ireland, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Lebanon, Netherlands, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Uruguay
Recall date
October 25, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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