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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Verigene Gram Positive Blood Culture (BC-GP) Nucleic Acid Test

Reported: August 14, 2024 Initiated: June 20, 2024 #Z-2533-2024

Product Description

Verigene Gram Positive Blood Culture (BC-GP) Nucleic Acid Test

Reason for Recall

Potential for defective test cartridges which may result in false positive results for the Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Enterococcus faecium targets.

Details

Recalling Firm
Luminex Corporation
Units Affected
1,100 kits
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NV, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV.
Location
Northbrook, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Verigene Gram Positive Blood Culture (BC-GP) Nucleic Acid Test. Recalled by Luminex Corporation. Units affected: 1,100 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for defective test cartridges which may result in false positive results for the Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Enterococcus faecium targets.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 14, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2533-2024.