Recall Z-1793-2014

Reason for recall

Incorrect labeling was used on each pouch of the affected lots of APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kits. The outer box of the kits are identified correctly as "APTIMA Urine Collection Kits"; however, the inner pouches are incorrectly labeled as "APTIMA Unisex Swab Collection Kit for Endocervical and Male Urethral Swab Specimens."

FDA-determined cause: Labeling mix-ups

Action taken

Hologic sent a Recall Notice letter dated April 14, 2014 via overnight mail (FedEx) to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The notification letter requests customers to: 1. segregate the entire contents of the affected kit lots 2. reconcile and destroy all partial and/or full kits remaining in inventory and to document; the amount destroyed on the Customer Response Form provided with the Recall Notice; 3. if the urine collection kits were further distributed to other collection sites, then to notify them of this issue; and 4. complete and return the Customer Response Form to Technical Support (contact information is provided in the notification letter). For additional information, questions, or concerns, contact Hologic Molecular (Technical) Support. Toll Free: 888-484-4747 Direct: 858-410-8511 Fax: 858-410-8250 Email: molecularsupport@hologic.com