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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit, Ref #10101018. The firm name on the label is Accelerate Diagnostics, Tucson, AZ. A multiplexed in-vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the Accelerate Pheno system.

Reported: May 2, 2018 Initiated: March 14, 2018 #Z-1529-2018

Product Description

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit, Ref #10101018. The firm name on the label is Accelerate Diagnostics, Tucson, AZ. A multiplexed in-vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the Accelerate Pheno system.

Reason for Recall

The kits may produce an elevated rate of false positive calls for the Staphylococcus aureus identification probe (SAU).

Details

Units Affected
95 kits
Distribution
Distributed to IL, TX, CA, SC, and DE.
Location
Tucson, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit, Ref #10101018. The firm name on the label is Accelerate Diagnostics, Tucson, AZ. A multiplexed in-vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the Accelerate Pheno system.. Recalled by Accelerate Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 95 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
The kits may produce an elevated rate of false positive calls for the Staphylococcus aureus identification probe (SAU).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 2, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1529-2018.