NxTAG Respiratory Pathogen Panel +SARS-CoV-2, REF: I056C0468

FDA device recall Z-0043-2025 · posted 2024-10-09 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Luminex Molecular Diagnostics Inc

Reason for recall

Respiratory pathogen panel may report an elevated rate (7.6% predicted probability of occurrence) of non-specific hMPV target (human Metapneumovirus) results, risk identified predominantly in clinical samples that present positivity for another target, leading to an erroneous co-infection result, can potentially result in hMPV false positives.

Action taken

On 9/5/24, recall notices were sent to customers and distributors were were asked to do the following: 1. Two options are available to overcome the sporadic potential risk of the hMPV false positive result: A. Continue to use the product as per its instruction for use: in case of a positive result for hMPV, consider performing confirmatory testing with another method before reporting the hMPV result, if medically indicated. B. Exclude the hMPV from the reporting by removing this target from the assay analysis, as explained in the package insert under the chapter "Define Test Panels in SYNCT Software". See Document No. and Revision/Page reference: MLD-051-KPI-001 Rev H/Page 17, MLD-056-KPI-001 Rev. E/Page 18. 2. Notify others within your network that may have remaining inventory of those kits. 3. If you are a distributor, provide a copy of this letter to customers or organizations who received impacted lots. 4. Complete and return the response form via email to support@luminexcorp.com 5. For complaints, questions, or concerns, please contact Technical Support using the contact information: 1-877-785-2323 (U.S. and Canada). +1-512-381-4397 (Outside U.S. and Canada). 1-512-219-5114 (Fax). support@luminexcorp.com www.diasorin.com

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

QLT

Quantity affected

613

Distribution

U Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, CA, NC, WI, TN, TX, MI, NY, MO, FL, MA, NJ, PA, VA, AZ, IL, OK, CO, MN.

Date initiated

2024-09-05

Date posted

2024-10-09

Location

Toronto, Canada