FDA Recall Terminated

Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Test (CYP2C19 Test). Each CYP2C19 kit consists of 20 Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Test Cartridges and 20 Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Extraction Trays (with Tip Holder Assemblies). Clinical laboratory test.

Recall: Z-2559-2014 · Initiated March 18, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2559-2014
Event Number
68710
Firm
Nanosphere, Inc.
FEI Number
3006028115
Product Code
NTI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
March 18, 2014
Posted
August 28, 2014
Terminated
July 2, 2015
Address
4088 Commercial Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062-1829

Description

Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Test (CYP2C19 Test). Each CYP2C19 kit consists of 20 Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Test Cartridges and 20 Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Extraction Trays (with Tip Holder Assemblies). Clinical laboratory test.

Reason

Nanosphere has recieved reports related to an unacceptable increase in initial no-call rate when performing the Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Test (2C19), which has been confirmed through internal testing.

Action

Nanosphere sent an Field Notification Letter dated March 18, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letters included instructions for customers to: 1) discontinue use of the affected products, 2) discard the affected product, and 3) complete and return the attached for to obtain free-of-charge replacement kits. Customers with any questions about this recall should contact their Nanosphere technical support representative at 1 888 837-4436. .

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including the states of AL, CA, MD, ND, NJ, OK and TX., and internationally to Bulgaria, China and New Zealand.

Quantity

78 kits