Recall Z-2533-2024

Luminex Corporation · initiated June 20, 2024

Class II Open, Classified

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

Product

Verigene Gram Positive Blood Culture (BC-GP) Nucleic Acid Test

Codes / lots: GTIN Number: 00840487101575; Catalog Number: 20-006-018; Lot Number: 031824018A; Expiration Date: 09/16/2024

Reason for recall

Potential for defective test cartridges which may result in false positive results for the Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Enterococcus faecium targets.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Diasorin sent a recall notification on 06/20/2024, via email. Consignees were instructed to examine inventory and quarantine any affected units, arrange for replacement and confirm disposal of any of affected units on hand. Customers were asked to perform a retrospective review of results for VERIGENE Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GP) to look for any false positives, distribute the notification to any relevant personnel, notify consignees if further distributed and complete and return the "Acknowledgement & Receipt Form."

Details

Recall number
Z-2533-2024
Initiated
June 20, 2024
Posted by FDA
August 8, 2024
Product code
PAM – Gram-Positive Bacteria And Their Resistance Markers
Quantity
1,100 kits
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NV, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV.
Recalling firm
Luminex Corporation, Northbrook, IL

Official FDA recall record