Recall Z-2401-2011

Reason for recall

A mismatch of Patient ID or Sample ID and the Host Order from the hosted LIS and its requested test results could occur when running in batch mode and cartridges are introduced in rapid succession.

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

Cepheid sent an Corrective Action Notification letter dated April 13, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Cepheid recommended customers using 4.1a software on the INFINITY 48 System that is interfaced to a LIS with Host Ordering to make these alterations in operationof the system. After scanning the Patient ID (optional). Sample ID and Cartridge barcode, the host test order information should apear highlighted in the Order Test workspace. Once the highlighted host order information appears select SUBMIT. Warning. If the host test order informaiton is not highlighted, cancel the order by selecting CLOSE. Re scan Patient ID (optional). Sample ID and cartridge barcode and verify highlighted host test order before SUBMIT. Contact Cepheid Technical Support at 888-838-3222 in the US or 33 5 63 82 53 19 outside of the US for any questions regarding this Corrective Action Notice.