BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    The Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection and identification of selected gram-negative bacteria and resistance markers. BC-GN is performed directly on blood culture media using blood culture bottles identified as positive by a continuous monitoring blood culture system and which contain gram negative bacteria as determined by gram stain.

    Recall: Z-2681-2014 · Initiated October 10, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2681-2014
    Event Number
    69034
    Firm
    Nanosphere, Inc.
    FEI Number
    3006028115
    Product Code
    PEN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    October 10, 2013
    Posted
    September 23, 2014
    Terminated
    June 16, 2015
    Address
    4088 Commercial Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062-1829

    Description

    The Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection and identification of selected gram-negative bacteria and resistance markers. BC-GN is performed directly on blood culture media using blood culture bottles identified as positive by a continuous monitoring blood culture system and which contain gram negative bacteria as determined by gram stain.

    Reason

    Nanosphere has received several reports relating to an increased rate of Processing Errors during procedures performed on the Processor SP caused by Tips in Tip Holder Assemblies for the following products and lots of Extraction Trays.

    Action

    Nanosphere sent a Field Notification Letter dated October 10, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. Instructions were included in the letter for customers to determine whether or not the extraction tray lots should be returned. If the extraction tray lots are to be returned, customers were to complete and return the attached form and replacement tip holder assemblies will be supplied at no cost. Customers could then dispose of the recalled unused tip holder assemblies. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Nanosphere technical support representative. For questions regarding this recall call 1-888-837-4436, ext 3.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, OH and Internationally to Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Spain.

    Quantity

    400 units