FDA Recall Terminated

xTAG CYP2D6 Kit v3 IVD For use with Luminex 100/200 Instrument Luminex Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. 439 University Ave. Toronto, Ontario Canada Catalog # I030B0373 The xTAG CYP2D6 Kit v3 is a device used to simultaneously detect and identify a panel of nucleotide variants found within the highly polymorphic CYP2D6 gene located on chromosome 22 from genomic DNA extracted from EDTA and citrate anticoagulated whole blood samples.

Recall: Z-3112-2011 · Initiated May 24, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3112-2011
Event Number
59345
Firm
Luminex Corporation
FEI Number
3002524000
Product Code
NTI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 24, 2011
Posted
August 31, 2011
Terminated
March 23, 2012
Address
12212 Technology Blvd, Austin, TX, 78727-6131

Description

xTAG CYP2D6 Kit v3 IVD For use with Luminex 100/200 Instrument Luminex Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. 439 University Ave. Toronto, Ontario Canada Catalog # I030B0373 The xTAG CYP2D6 Kit v3 is a device used to simultaneously detect and identify a panel of nucleotide variants found within the highly polymorphic CYP2D6 gene located on chromosome 22 from genomic DNA extracted from EDTA and citrate anticoagulated whole blood samples.

Reason

Inaccurate test results, due to possible defective primers, which could lead to incorrect dosage on manufactured drug assays.

Action

Luminex sent a "Customer Advisory" letter dated May 24, 2011, by email and courier to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to destroy any remaining product and to submit a return postcard to confirm that the consignee had been notified of the recall and had destroyed the product. For further questions please call Luminex Technical Support at 1-877-785-2323 ( US ) and 1-512-381-4397 ( Outside US ) Monday through Friday.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA ( nationwide) and the countries of Belgium, UK and Canada.

Quantity

45 kits