RecallDepth

Cepheid brand Xpert MRSA/SA-BC US-IVD, an In-vitro diagnostic test kit, Catalog Numbers: GXMRSA/SA-BC-10, Lots Affected: 2803 and 3001;

Company
Cepheid
Recall Initiated
November 17, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
January 9, 2012
Recall Number
Z-0453-2012
Quantity
1289
Firm Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Reason for Recall

Cepheid has received reports from some of its customers regarding higher than desired (>5%) rates of invalid results when using lot numbers 2803 and 3001 of the Xpert MRSA/SA BC (blood culture) product.

Distribution

Product was released for distribution in US.

Lot / Code Info

Lots affected: 2803 and 3001

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action Taken

On 11/17/11, Cepheid issued letters via mail to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected products and providing instructions on the recall.

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