FDA Recall Terminated

Vysis LSI p16 (9p21)/CEP 9 (9p11-q11) Dual Color Probe Set; a locus specific identifier DNA probe consisting of a mixture of the LSI p16 probe labeled with a SpectrumOrange and the CEP 9 probe labeled with a SpectrumGreen fluorophore, accompanied with LSI/WCP Hybridization Buffer; 20 evaluations; Vysis Inc., Downers Grove, IL 60515; order number 32-190078

Recall: Z-0416-06 · Initiated October 28, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0416-06
Event Number
33825
Firm
Abbott Molecular
FEI Number
3005248192
Product Code
MAO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 28, 2005
Posted
January 24, 2006
Terminated
October 5, 2006
Address
1300 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018

Description

Vysis LSI p16 (9p21)/CEP 9 (9p11-q11) Dual Color Probe Set; a locus specific identifier DNA probe consisting of a mixture of the LSI p16 probe labeled with a SpectrumOrange and the CEP 9 probe labeled with a SpectrumGreen fluorophore, accompanied with LSI/WCP Hybridization Buffer; 20 evaluations; Vysis Inc., Downers Grove, IL 60515; order number 32-190078

Reason

The DNA-Probe has a target size of ~300 Kb region instead of the labeled ~190 Kb region.

Action

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.

Distribution

Nationwide, Germany, Japan, Canada, Korea, India, Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, Chile & Singapore

Quantity

749 kits