FDA Recall Terminated

Rapid fFN for the TLi IQ system and specimen collection kit in the following configurations: 1202 TLiIQ Analyzer Boxed Set (includes Analyzer/Printer and QCette). manufactured by Hologic, Sunnyvale, CA. Medical device for use in assessment of preterm birth risk. Enzyme Immunoassay, Fetal Fibronectin and Device for Specimen Collection (code LIO). The Rapid fFN test is approved for the indication to aid to rapidly assess the risk of preterm delivery in = 7 or = 14 days from the time of cervicovaginal sample collection in pregnant women with signs and symptoms of early preterm labor, intact amniotic membranes and minimal cervical dilation (< 3cm), sampled between 24 weeks, 0 days and 34 weeks, 6 days gestation. The test is further indicated for use in conjunction with other clinical information as an aid to rapidly assess the risk of preterm delivery in = 34 weeks, 6 days when a cervicovaginal sample is obtained during a routine prenatal visit between 22 weeks, 0 days and 30 weeks, 6 days of gestation in women with a singleton pregnancy.

Recall: Z-1663-2011 · Initiated December 15, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1663-2011
Event Number
54136
Firm
Cytyc Prenatal Products/Hologic Inc.
FEI Number
2024800
Product Code
LKV
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
PMA
Initiated
December 15, 2009
Posted
March 16, 2011
Terminated
March 16, 2011
Address
1240 Elko Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089-2212

Description

Rapid fFN for the TLi IQ system and specimen collection kit in the following configurations: 1202 TLiIQ Analyzer Boxed Set (includes Analyzer/Printer and QCette). manufactured by Hologic, Sunnyvale, CA. Medical device for use in assessment of preterm birth risk. Enzyme Immunoassay, Fetal Fibronectin and Device for Specimen Collection (code LIO). The Rapid fFN test is approved for the indication to aid to rapidly assess the risk of preterm delivery in = 7 or = 14 days from the time of cervicovaginal sample collection in pregnant women with signs and symptoms of early preterm labor, intact amniotic membranes and minimal cervical dilation (< 3cm), sampled between 24 weeks, 0 days and 34 weeks, 6 days gestation. The test is further indicated for use in conjunction with other clinical information as an aid to rapidly assess the risk of preterm delivery in = 34 weeks, 6 days when a cervicovaginal sample is obtained during a routine prenatal visit between 22 weeks, 0 days and 30 weeks, 6 days of gestation in women with a singleton pregnancy.

Reason

Product name change requires conversion to a different type of PMA and implies that the product could be used to assess whether a patient's pregnancy is full term, or to predict imminent delivery in women who are at full term gestation.

Action

The firm, Hologic, sent a "Important-Product Recall/Correction" letter dated December 18, 2009 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and the actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to 1) replace the directional inserts for the specimen collection kit and health care providers' brochure with provided instructions, 2) over-label specimen collection kit boxes with provided stickers and individual kits, 3) permanently destroy any marketing and educational materials with the "full term" name and 4) complete and return the CUSTOMER RECALL RESPONSE FORM via fax at 408-744-1905 or scan and email to [email protected]. If you have any questions about this notification, please contact the Hotline (800-442-9892, Option 7# or 508-263-8510).

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.