FDAClass IIAugust 20, 2014

Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test recall

Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative multiplexed in…

Why was Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test recalled?

Nanosphere has determined that a portion of BC-GN Test Cartridge Lot number 040214021A has an elevated risk for No Call results and False Negative results. The BC-GN Test Cartridge (20-006-021) is distributed as part of the Verigene BC-GN Test Kit (20-005-021), which is labeled as "IVD". Therefore, Nanosphere has initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the following BC-GN Test Cartridges: Test Ca

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

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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?

VERIGENE BC-GN TEST KIT (Catalog Number: 20-005-021). TEST CARTRIDGES: Part Number: 20-006-021, Lot Number: 040214021A, Cartridge Numbers: 02148613 - 02148832, Expiration Date: 9/29/14

Product
Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative multiplexed in…
Recalling firm
Nanosphere, Inc.
Quantity
580 test cartridges
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of AZ, CA, FL, MN, MT, NE, NJ, NY, TX and WI
Recall date
August 20, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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