Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 28, 2019
QIAsymphony software version 5.0.3 - Software issue incorreclty assigns the 2D bar code eluate ID to the sample within the results file. If 2D bar code eluate IDs are not checked…
Qiagen Sciences LLC recalled QIAsymphony SP SOW 5.0.3, software used with the QIAsymphony SP Instrument (The QIAsympho… - a moderate-severity action.
QIAsymphony SP SOW 5.0.3, software used with the QIAsymphony SP Instrument (The QIAsympho… was recalled by Qiagen Sciences LLC in August 28, 2019. Reason: QIAsymphony software version 5.0.3 - Software issue incorreclty assigns the 2D bar code eluate ID to the sam…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2319-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Qiagen Sciences LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-QIAsymphony software version 5.0.3 - Software issue incorreclty assigns the 2D bar code eluate ID to the sam….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2319-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2319-2019) was formally reported on August 28, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 2, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Qiagen Sciences LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Germantown, MD. Federal records list the affected scope as 417.
The documented reason for this recall is: QIAsymphony software version 5.0.3 - Software issue incorreclty assigns the 2D bar code eluate ID to the sample within the results file. If 2D bar code eluate IDs are not checked against the sample ID prior to downstre… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Foreign: Algeria Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Canada China Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece India Israel Italy Japan Jordan …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
417
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
QIAsymphony SP SOW 5.0.3, software used with the QIAsymphony SP Instrument (The QIAsymphony SP instrument is designed to perform automated purification of nucleic acids-IVD) Model Number: 9001297 Product Usage: The QIAsymphony SP instrument is designed to perform automated purification of nucleic acids. It is intended to be used only in combination with QIAsymphony kits indicated for use with the QIAsymphony SP for the applications described in the kit handbooks. The QIAsymphony SP is intended for use by professional users, such as technicians and physicians trained in molecular biological techniques and the operation of the QIAsymphony SP instrument
QIAsymphony software version 5.0.3 - Software issue incorreclty assigns the 2D bar code eluate ID to the sample within the results file. If 2D bar code eluate IDs are not checked against the sample ID prior to downstream application the incorrect tube may be selected and it could have the potential to lead to delayed results or incorrect patient reporting
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2319-2019 |
| Date reported | August 28, 2019 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Qiagen Sciences LLC |
| Firm location | Germantown, MD |
| Affected scope | 417 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Foreign: Algeria Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Canada China Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece India Israel Italy Japan Jordan Korea, Republic of … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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