FDA Recall Open, Classified

EZ2 Connect MDx-IVD Designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids in molecular diagnostic and/or molecular biology applications. Model Number: 9003230

Recall: Z-1508-2024 · Initiated March 4, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1508-2024
Event Number
94254
Firm
Qiagen Sciences LLC
FEI Number
3003572099
Product Code
JJH
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
March 4, 2024
Posted
April 10, 2024
Address
19300 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD, 20874-1415

Description

EZ2 Connect MDx-IVD Designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids in molecular diagnostic and/or molecular biology applications. Model Number: 9003230

Reason

Insufficient welding leads to the heater cable becoming brittle and present with an error: ERROR 3481 HEATER UNABLE TO REACH TEMPERATURE; the instrument may stop, and the sample being processed will be lost

Action

Qiagen issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to Lab Director/Manager, Medical Director, Risk Manager, Safety Officer on 3/4/24 via email. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Complete the Acknowledgment of Receipt promptly and return to [email protected]. Should the error described above occurs, please perform the following actions: o Switch off the instrument and disconnect from the power supply. o Remove any onboard samples and perform decontamination procedure of the instruments as described in the user manual. o Call your local QIAGEN Technical Service or the Commercial Partner responsible for QIAGEN products in your country. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local QIAGEN Technical Service Department through any of the following: " Telephone: (800) 362-7737 " Email: [email protected]

Distribution

Nationwide Foreign: AT, AU, BE, CH, CR, CZ, DE, DK, ES, FR, GB, HU, IT, JO, NL, NO, QA, SA, SE, SI, TH

Quantity

168 units: 38 units US; 130 units OUS