FDAClass IIIJune 25, 2014

APTIMA Urine Collection Kit recall: Labeling Error

APTIMA Urine Collection Kit; Catalog Number 301040, Lots 27231, 27232, 27233, and 27234. Product Usage: The APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kit for…

Why was APTIMA Urine Collection Kit recalled?

Incorrect labeling was used on each pouch of the affected lots of APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kits. The outer box of the kits are identified correctly as "APTIMA Urine Collection Kits"; however, the inner pouches are incorrectly labeled as "APTIMA Unisex Swab Collection Kit for Endocervical and Male Urethral Swab Specimens."

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?

Catalog #301040. Lot Numbers: 27231, 27232, 27233, 27234. Expriation Date: 31JAN2015.

Product
APTIMA Urine Collection Kit; Catalog Number 301040, Lots 27231, 27232, 27233, and 27234. Product Usage: The APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kit for…
Recalling firm
Gen-Probe Inc
Quantity
4,740 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada (CA), Denmark (DK), France (FR), Germany (DE), and the United States (US), Belgium (BE), United Kingdom (GB).
Recall date
June 25, 2014
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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