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Cepheid, Xpert GBS Assay Diagnostic Test Kit Part No: GXGBS-100N-10 (in foil pouch) for use with the GeneXpert DX System, Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Company
Cepheid
Recall Initiated
September 5, 2007
Posted
January 12, 2008
Terminated
April 4, 2008
Recall Number
Z-0376-2008
Quantity
105
Firm Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Reason for Recall

Labeling Error: Some cartridges may be mislabeled as "Xpert EV" instead of "Xpert GBS". (The information embedded in the barcode label on the cartridge is correct for Xpert GBS and brings up the GBS assay definition file)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Lot / Code Info

Lot Number : 1402

Root Cause

Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results

Action Taken

Consignees were sent a Correction and Removal letter on 09/04/2007, notifying them that there was a labeling error with some of the cartridges labels indicating Xpert EV instead of Xpert GBS on the cartridge label. They are asked to discontinue using it immediately and return to Cepheid.

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