PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

CELLSEARCH¿ CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kits (IVD) (Product Code 7900001) CELLSEARCH¿ CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kit is intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of the epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood.

Reported: May 2, 2018 Initiated: April 4, 2018 #Z-1530-2018

Product Description

CELLSEARCH¿ CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kits (IVD) (Product Code 7900001) CELLSEARCH¿ CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kit is intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of the epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood.

Reason for Recall

Unusually high number of total images/unassigned events may require additional time and effort for the operator to review all the images and may cause a delay in reporting the results.

Details

Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and to the countries of : Canada and Italy
Location
Huntingdon Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CELLSEARCH¿ CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kits (IVD) (Product Code 7900001) CELLSEARCH¿ CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kit is intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of the epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood.. Recalled by Menarini Silicon Biosystems. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
Unusually high number of total images/unassigned events may require additional time and effort for the operator to review all the images and may cause a delay in reporting the results.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 2, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1530-2018.