PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Verigene Processor SP, Model Numbers 10-0000-07 and 10-0000-07R. Used with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC-GN, IVD - Product Usage: IVD sample processor, which utilizes a single-use disposable test consumable and a self-contained Verigene Test Cartridge for each sample tested.

Reported: December 2, 2020 Initiated: October 13, 2020 #Z-0477-2021

Product Description

Verigene Processor SP, Model Numbers 10-0000-07 and 10-0000-07R. Used with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC-GN, IVD - Product Usage: IVD sample processor, which utilizes a single-use disposable test consumable and a self-contained Verigene Test Cartridge for each sample tested.

Reason for Recall

Luminex has determined that three (3) separate test fixtures used by field service engineers to service the VERIGENE SP Processors were procured from unapproved sources and, in some cases, were manufactured using unvalidated processes. These text fixtures were used to calibrate and verify VERIGENE SP devices.

Details

Recalling Firm
Luminex Corporation
Units Affected
2838 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide and Kuwait, Austria, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Thailand, Germany, Turkey
Location
Northbrook, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Verigene Processor SP, Model Numbers 10-0000-07 and 10-0000-07R. Used with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC-GN, IVD - Product Usage: IVD sample processor, which utilizes a single-use disposable test consumable and a self-contained Verigene Test Cartridge for each sample tested.. Recalled by Luminex Corporation. Units affected: 2838 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Luminex has determined that three (3) separate test fixtures used by field service engineers to service the VERIGENE SP Processors were procured from unapproved sources and, in some cases, were manufactured using unvalidated processes. These text fixtures were used to calibrate and verify VERIGENE SP devices.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 2, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0477-2021.