FDA Recall Open, Classified

Xpert Xpress Strep A, REF:Xprstrepa-CE-10, CE IVD,

Recall: Z-0216-2024 · Initiated April 24, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0216-2024
Event Number
93125
Firm
Cepheid
FEI Number
3004530258
Product Code
PGX
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
April 24, 2023
Posted
November 2, 2023
Address
904 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089-1189

Description

Xpert Xpress Strep A, REF:Xprstrepa-CE-10, CE IVD,

Reason

pipettes packaged in Strep A test may fail to dispense an adequate sample volume which could result in "invalid" results or no result test results.

Action

On April 28, 2023, Cepheid issued a Important product recall notification to affected consignees via FedEx. In addition to informing consignees about the recall, Cepheid ask consignees to take the following action: 2. If, upon following this guideline for proper use of the pipette you determine that your pipette fails to aspirate an adequate volume of liquid, repeat the steps using a new pipette. 3. We ask that you acknowledge receipt of this Important Product Notice by responding via a web request from https://www.cepheid.com/streppipette (for US customer only) or by completing the enclosed Customer Response Form (email or Fax). In addition, replacement pipettes, if needed, can be requested via the above mentioned process. Please complete this activity within 10 days, so we are assured you have received this important communication. The Customer Response Form can be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to +1 (408) 716-3143. 4. Please share this information with your laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of your laboratory Quality System documentation. If you have forwarded any of the affected product(s) listed above to another laboratory, please provide them a copy of this letter.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Costa Rica, Ireland, Estonia, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Greece, Poland, Switzerland, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates.

Quantity

1,413 kits ( 10 test per kit)