SPOT-Light" HER2 CISH Kit, catalog #84-0150, 20 tests/kit, labeled in part ***Invitrogen Corporation 7335 Executive Way Frederick MD 21704 www.invitrogen.com*** Product Usage: The SPOT-Light HER2 CISH Kit is intended to quantitatively determine HER2 gene amplification in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) breast carcinoma tissue sections and is indicated as an aid in the assessment of patients for whom Herceptin (trastuzumab) treatment is being considered.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 11, 2012).
- Company
- Life Technologies Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- November 14, 2011
- Posted
- January 11, 2012
- Terminated
- February 10, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-0461-2012
- Quantity
- 29 kits
- Firm Location
- Frederick, MD
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
In vitro diagnostic reagent may be contaminated with a fungal contaminant.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) in the states of CA and NV and the countries of: Canada, Venezuela, and the UK.
Lot / Code Info
Lot 1029335, Exp. August 31, 2012
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Action Taken
Life Technologies sent an URGENT DEVICE RECALL letter dated November 14, 2011 by mail to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, description of problem, and actions to be taken by the user. Customers were instructed to examine inventory immediately, discontinue use, quarantine the material and return remaining inventory. Customers were advised to complete the Customer Response Sheet included for recovering inventory data and fax back to (+1) 716-774-6727 Technical Support or e-mail to techsupport@lifetech.com. Customers who had distributed the affected kits outside of their facility were instructed to immediately notify their customers of the recall. For questions call Technical Support, at (+1) 800-955-6288 opt. 2 then opt. 3.