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Verigene BC-GN Kit (Catalog number 20-005-021); 1) 20 Verigene BC-GN Test Cartridges; are qualitative multiplexed in vit

FDA device recall Z-2736-2014 · posted 2014-09-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Nanosphere, Inc.
Reason for recall
There is a specific Extraction Tray lot containing Tips that may slightly increase the occurrence of Process SP Processing Error when used due to the Processor SP experiencing difficulty releasing the Tip to the final location in the Tip Assembly. The difficult releasing the Tip can result in a Processing Error and occasionally the Tip to be dropped into the Processor SP.
Action taken
Undated recall notification letters were sent to all direct accounts (customers) June 17 - 19, 2013. The letters included instructions for customers to: 1) check their inventory for the recalled products; 2) set any recalled products aside for return; and, 3) contact Nanosphere to obtain replacement tip holders. Customers with questions about this recall can contact Nanosphere via e-mail at technicalsupport@nanosphere.us or by calling 888-837-4436.
Root cause
Process change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
PEN
Quantity affected
20 extraction trays
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution:US (Nationwide) including states of: AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, MN, MT, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI; and countries of: Belgium, China, and Saudi Arabia.
Date initiated
2013-06-17
Date posted
2014-09-30
Date terminated
2016-03-14
Location
Northbrook, IL

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VERIGENE GRAM NEGATIVE BLOOD CULTURE NUCLEIC ACID TEST (BC-GN) (K132843)Nanosphere, Inc.2014-01-08