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FDA device recall Z-1039-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Digene Corp
Reason for recall
In vitro diagnostic test kit may produce false negative clinical results.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified consignees by phone 5/28/04 and by faxed letter 6/2/04. The letter advised of possible false negative test results and that such results should be retested immediately with replacement kits provided by the firm. The notification further advised that positive results should be considered valid if the assay meets all verification and calibration criteria. Consignees were requested to return product and response form.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LSO
Quantity affected
206 kits
Distribution
Product was sold to medical facility clinical laboratories nationwide and a distributor in the United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2004-05-28
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2004-11-23
Location
Gaithersburg, MD

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