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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

CELLSEARCH Circulating Tumor Cell Kit (Epithelial)-IVD intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, and cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood Part Number: 7900001

Reported: July 13, 2022 Initiated: May 20, 2022 #Z-1345-2022

Product Description

CELLSEARCH Circulating Tumor Cell Kit (Epithelial)-IVD intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, and cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood Part Number: 7900001

Reason for Recall

High number of total images/unassigned events including (dual positives) and the potential for false positive results being placed into the image gallery in some patient samples

Details

Units Affected
484 units
Distribution
CA FL IL IN MA MI NC NM NY OH ON PA TX Foreign: Italy, Shanghai, Singapore,
Location
Huntingdon Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CELLSEARCH Circulating Tumor Cell Kit (Epithelial)-IVD intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, and cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood Part Number: 7900001. Recalled by Menarini Silicon Biosystems. Units affected: 484 units.
Why was this product recalled?
High number of total images/unassigned events including (dual positives) and the potential for false positive results being placed into the image gallery in some patient samples
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 13, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1345-2022.