Recall Z-0145-2008

Gen-Probe Inc · initiated May 2, 2007

Terminated

Product

Accuprobe Group B Streptococcus Culture Identification Test, Catalog Number 2820B, Batch Number 531379, Gen-Probe, Incorporated, San Diego, CA. 92121

Codes / lots: Catalog Number 2820B; Lot Number 531379

Reason for recall

Mispackaging: Kits may contain Haemophilus Influenza probe pouches in addition to Group B Streptococcus probe pouches

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Gen-Probe notified customers by phone on May 2nd and 3rd, 2007; a recall notice letter was faxed to each customer on May 3rd, 2007 and mailed on May 4th, 2007 via certified mail. The letter describes the packaging error and the remote health hazard risk, and provides instructions for users to return all kits of this lot number.

Details

Recall number
Z-0145-2008
Initiated
May 2, 2007
Posted by FDA
December 19, 2007
Terminated
May 3, 2010
Product code
MDK – Dna-Probe, Reagents, Streptococcal
Quantity
106 kits
Distribution
Nationwide: including states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, KY, MD, MO, NC, NJ, TX, and UT
Recalling firm
Gen-Probe Inc, San Diego, CA

Official FDA recall record