PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Remel Xpect Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B, IVD, 20 clostridium difficile toxin A/B tests, REF 24650. Product Usage: Usage: The test kit is a rapid in vitro immunochromatographic test for the direct, qualitative detection of Clostridium difficile Toxin A and/or B in human fecal specimens. The test is intended for use as an aid in diagnosis of Clostridium difficile-associated disease.

Reported: February 20, 2013 Initiated: August 20, 2012 #Z-0806-2013

Product Description

Remel Xpect Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B, IVD, 20 clostridium difficile toxin A/B tests, REF 24650. Product Usage: Usage: The test kit is a rapid in vitro immunochromatographic test for the direct, qualitative detection of Clostridium difficile Toxin A and/or B in human fecal specimens. The test is intended for use as an aid in diagnosis of Clostridium difficile-associated disease.

Reason for Recall

The firm is recalling the products due to a potential for false negative test results.

Details

Recalling Firm
Remel Inc
Units Affected
493 of lot 082505; 529 of lot 131988; and 448 of lot 131994
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries Canada and the United Kingdom
Location
Lenexa, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Remel Xpect Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B, IVD, 20 clostridium difficile toxin A/B tests, REF 24650. Product Usage: Usage: The test kit is a rapid in vitro immunochromatographic test for the direct, qualitative detection of Clostridium difficile Toxin A and/or B in human fecal specimens. The test is intended for use as an aid in diagnosis of Clostridium difficile-associated disease.. Recalled by Remel Inc. Units affected: 493 of lot 082505; 529 of lot 131988; and 448 of lot 131994.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm is recalling the products due to a potential for false negative test results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0806-2013.