PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Verigene Processor SP with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC-GN, IVD - Product Usage: utilizes a single-use disposable test consumables and a self-contained Verigene Test Cartridge for each sample tested.

Reported: August 19, 2020 Initiated: June 15, 2020 #Z-2776-2020

Product Description

Verigene Processor SP with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC-GN, IVD - Product Usage: utilizes a single-use disposable test consumables and a self-contained Verigene Test Cartridge for each sample tested.

Reason for Recall

An instrument failure mode that may result in a Blood Culture Gram Positive (BC-GP) or Gram Negative (BC-GN) false negative call.

Details

Recalling Firm
Luminex Corporation
Units Affected
Total = 3,016 systems (2240 Verigene Processor SP and 776 Verigene Processor SP Refurbished)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CN, CT, DE, DC, FL,GA, ID, IN, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NB, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WY, and WI. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Macau, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirate, and United Kingdom.
Location
Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Verigene Processor SP with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC-GN, IVD - Product Usage: utilizes a single-use disposable test consumables and a self-contained Verigene Test Cartridge for each sample tested.. Recalled by Luminex Corporation. Units affected: Total = 3,016 systems (2240 Verigene Processor SP and 776 Verigene Processor SP Refurbished).
Why was this product recalled?
An instrument failure mode that may result in a Blood Culture Gram Positive (BC-GP) or Gram Negative (BC-GN) false negative call.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2776-2020.