FDA Recall Terminated

Xmatrx FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) Automated Staining System; Model Number/Catalog Number: AS4010B; The product is manufactured by: BioGenex Laboratories, Inc. 4600 Norris Canyon Road San Ramon, CA 94583 and Distributed by: Abbott Molecular, 1300 E. Touhy Ave - 2E, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Xmatrx Automated Staining System is intended for in vitro diagnostic use. It is suitable for fluorescent hybridization (FISH) applications.

Recall: Z-1016-2010 · Initiated January 23, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1016-2010
Event Number
51296
Firm
Biogenex Laboratories
FEI Number
2936532
Product Code
KEY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 23, 2009
Posted
March 8, 2010
Terminated
December 2, 2010
Address
4600 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA, 94583-1320

Description

Xmatrx FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) Automated Staining System; Model Number/Catalog Number: AS4010B; The product is manufactured by: BioGenex Laboratories, Inc. 4600 Norris Canyon Road San Ramon, CA 94583 and Distributed by: Abbott Molecular, 1300 E. Touhy Ave - 2E, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Xmatrx Automated Staining System is intended for in vitro diagnostic use. It is suitable for fluorescent hybridization (FISH) applications.

Reason

Under certain conditions, product system failure has the potential to cause operator injury due to splash of Hemo-De solution.

Action

On 1/23/09, the firm issued an Advisory Notice to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall. Please contact BioGenex Technical Support at 1-800-421-4149 for any assistance you may need.

Distribution

The firm distributed the product to one (1) distributor as a consignee of our product. The firm indicated that no customer has received the product directly from BioGenex, due to the fact that the product is exclusive distributed by Abbott Molecular.

Quantity

12 units