FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Xpert CT/NG Catalog GXCT/NG-120 Batch 1000049568, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000053075, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056156 and Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056157. Is a qualitative in vitro real-time PCR test.

Recall: Z-0592-2018 · Reported February 21, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0592-2018
Event ID
78910
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Cepheid
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
February 21, 2018
Initiation Date
October 9, 2017
Classification Date
February 12, 2018
Termination Date
February 13, 2018
Address
904 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089-1189, United States

Description

Xpert CT/NG Catalog GXCT/NG-120 Batch 1000049568, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000053075, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056156 and Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056157. Is a qualitative in vitro real-time PCR test.

Reason

Cepheid has received reports that some of our customers have experienced a higher number of temperature drift errors than would typically be expected when using this test and its intended use specimen types. Investigation of the issue also revealed an occasional probability of false negative results which remains consistent with package insert claims.

Code Info

Lot numbers: 25718, 25719, 25725, and 25727.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Puerto Rico, and Haiti.

Quantity

3,586 kits (49,400 units)