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Vysis LSI p16 (9p21)/CEP 9 (9p11-q11) Dual Color Probe Set; a locus specific identifier DNA probe consisting of a mixtur

FDA device recall Z-0416-06 · posted 2006-01-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Molecular
Reason for recall
The DNA-Probe has a target size of ~300 Kb region instead of the labeled ~190 Kb region.
Action taken
Abbott Molecular sent letters dated October 2005 to their direct laboratory accounts on 10/28/05 via first class certified mail. The accounts were informed of the discrepancy between the actual size and region of coverage produced by the affected lots and that described in the product literature. The accounts were instructed to assess the impact of this discrepancy on the use of the product in their laboratory and to retain a copy of the letter with any of the affected product remaining in their inventory.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MAO
Quantity affected
749 kits
Distribution
Nationwide, Germany, Japan, Canada, Korea, India, Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, Chile & Singapore
Date initiated
2005-10-28
Date posted
2006-01-24
Date terminated
2006-10-05
Location
Des Plaines, IL

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