Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 11, 2023
Handbook Revision (Rev13) a dilution step is indicated as an Action when having the Flag SAMPLE_INT_CTRL_FAIL. A dilution of CRC tissue could lead to a false negative result. T…
Qiagen GmbH recalled therascreen ¿KRAS RGQ PCR Kit (24)-IVD qualitative PCR assay used on the Rotor-Gene Q MDx… - a moderate-severity action.
therascreen ¿KRAS RGQ PCR Kit (24)-IVD qualitative PCR assay used on the Rotor-Gene Q MDx… was recalled by Qiagen GmbH in October 11, 2023. Reason: Handbook Revision (Rev13) a dilution step is indicated as an Action when having the Flag SAMPLE_INT_CTRL_FAI…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2665-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Qiagen GmbH issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Handbook Revision (Rev13) a dilution step is indicated as an Action when having the Flag SAMPLE_INT_CTRL_FAI….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2665-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2665-2023) was formally reported on October 11, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 22, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Qiagen GmbH is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hilden, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: Handbook Revision (Rev13) a dilution step is indicated as an Action when having the Flag SAMPLE_INT_CTRL_FAIL. A dilution of CRC tissue could lead to a false negative result. To remove ambiguity, an alteration must b… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KS, MA, NC,NY,OR, PA, TN, TX and the countries of KR, CN. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
N/A
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
therascreen ¿KRAS RGQ PCR Kit (24)-IVD qualitative PCR assay used on the Rotor-Gene Q MDx instrument for the detection of seven somatic mutations in the human KRAS oncogene REF 870021 (US IVD)
Handbook Revision (Rev13) a dilution step is indicated as an Action when having the Flag SAMPLE_INT_CTRL_FAIL. A dilution of CRC tissue could lead to a false negative result. To remove ambiguity, an alteration must be made to the S the sample result with this flag should be interpreted as invalid
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2665-2023 |
| Date reported | October 11, 2023 |
| Date initiated | August 22, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Qiagen GmbH |
| Firm location | Hilden, N/A |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KS, MA, NC,NY,OR, PA, TN, TX and the countries of KR, CN |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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