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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit REF 10101018

Reported: December 7, 2022 Initiated: October 17, 2022 #Z-0345-2023

Product Description

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit REF 10101018

Reason for Recall

Due improperly formulated and released bulk lot of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probes resulting in false positive identification results for Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp.

Details

Units Affected
200 kits
Distribution
U.S.: AR, CA, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV. O.U.S.: Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and United Arab Emirates
Location
Tucson, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit REF 10101018. Recalled by Accelerate Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 200 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Due improperly formulated and released bulk lot of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probes resulting in false positive identification results for Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 7, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0345-2023.