PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S, Ref PRD-04331, IVD, CE, Rx Only consisting of FCR-S Fusion Capture Reagent - S, Nucleic Acid in a buffered solution and FER-S Fusion Enhancer Reagent-S (Lithium Hydroxide Solution), UDI: 15420045509214

Reported: June 3, 2020 Initiated: October 10, 2019 #Z-2163-2020

Product Description

Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S, Ref PRD-04331, IVD, CE, Rx Only consisting of FCR-S Fusion Capture Reagent - S, Nucleic Acid in a buffered solution and FER-S Fusion Enhancer Reagent-S (Lithium Hydroxide Solution), UDI: 15420045509214

Reason for Recall

Reagent component included in flu test kit may cause both high background signal in a true negative sample leading to false positive and/or false negative results. This could result in false positive and/or false negative results on patient samples or failed controls leading to invalid runs. This could result in incorrect results being reported and a delay in treatment.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hologic, Inc
Units Affected
47 kits
Distribution
US: AR, CA, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, NM, NY, PA, TX, UT, VI, WA, WI OUS: AU, CA
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S, Ref PRD-04331, IVD, CE, Rx Only consisting of FCR-S Fusion Capture Reagent - S, Nucleic Acid in a buffered solution and FER-S Fusion Enhancer Reagent-S (Lithium Hydroxide Solution), UDI: 15420045509214. Recalled by Hologic, Inc. Units affected: 47 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Reagent component included in flu test kit may cause both high background signal in a true negative sample leading to false positive and/or false negative results. This could result in false positive and/or false negative results on patient samples or failed controls leading to invalid runs. This could result in incorrect results being reported and a delay in treatment.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 3, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2163-2020.