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Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test recall

Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) for detecting and identification of pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence…

Why was Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test 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).

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 number 20-005-023; Cartridge Catalog number 20-006-023; Lot 032718023A; UDI 00857573006041

Product
Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) for detecting and identification of pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence…
Recalling firm
Luminex Corporation
Quantity
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.
Recall date
September 5, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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