FDA Recall Terminated

CELLSEARCH CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kits (IVD) (Product Code 7900001) CELLSEARCH CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kit is intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of the epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood.

Recall: Z-1530-2018 · Initiated April 4, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1530-2018
Event Number
79872
Firm
Menarini Silicon Biosystems
FEI Number
3004153557
Product Code
NQI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
April 4, 2018
Terminated
April 9, 2019
Address
3401 Masons Mill Rd, Ste 100, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006-3574

Description

CELLSEARCH CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kits (IVD) (Product Code 7900001) CELLSEARCH CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kit is intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of the epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood.

Reason

Unusually high number of total images/unassigned events may require additional time and effort for the operator to review all the images and may cause a delay in reporting the results.

Action

Menarini silicon biosystems sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification dated April 3, 2018. Required Actions. " Please dispose of any affected product in your current inventory . " Report any previous occurrence of unusually high number of total images I unassigned events in patient samples to Customer Technical Support. " Complete and return the enclosed Confirmation of Receipt form no later than April 20,2018. For further question, please call (215) 830-0777.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and to the countries of : Canada and Italy