Recall Z-1524-2022

Luminex Corporation · initiated July 14, 2022

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

ARIES SARS-CoV-2 Assay

Codes / lots: Lot: AB4042A

Reason for recall

SARS-CoV-2 assay that detects SARS-CoV-2 ORF1ab and N genes may not detect the ORF1ab gene. A positive results if either SARS-CoV-2 genes is detected, but If both genes are mistakenly not detected, a false negative result would be generated.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

On 7/14/22 recall notices were emailed to consignees who were asked to review any results from the affected lot to confirm the validity of the results. In addition, all remaining cassettes from this lot should be discarded. Customers with questions are encouraged to contact the firm at: 1-877-785-2323 (U.S. and Canada), +1-512-381-4397 (Outside U.S. and Canada), support@luminexcorp.com

Details

Recall number
Z-1524-2022
Initiated
July 14, 2022
Product code
QJR – Reagents, 2019-Novel Coronavirus Nucleic Acid
Quantity
257
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of NE, TX, MS, TN, KY, ME, CA.
Recalling firm
Luminex Corporation, Austin, TX

Official FDA recall record