Vergene Amplification Tray - 700uL, BC-GP REF 20-011-018 The Verigene(R) Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GP) performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection and identification of potentially pathogenic gram-positive bacteria which may cause bloodstream infection (BSI). BC-GP is performed directly on blood culture bottles identified as positive by a continuous monitoring blood culture system and which contain gram-positive bacteria.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued February 11, 2019).
- Company
- Luminex Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- December 26, 2018
- Posted
- February 11, 2019
- Terminated
- August 4, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-0822-2019
- Quantity
- 1132 carriers
- Firm Location
- Austin, TX
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
On lot of VERIGENE(R) BC-GP Utility Kits (20-011-018) were labeled with the VERIGENE(R) Amplification Tray label.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, and Italy.
Lot / Code Info
UDI: 00857573006287, Lots: 110318018C, 111018018D
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
The firm, Luminex, notified the consignees by email with a letter entitled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" dated 12/20/2018 on 12/26/2018. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to: Please check your VERIGENE BC-GP Utility Kit inventory to determine if you have any of the listed products; if product(s) is (are) located within your inventory, please follow the instructions and information about destroying any found recalled product at your facility, and complete and return Acknowledgment and Receipt form an email, and send it on or before January 15, 2019 to support@luminexcorp.com or by mail to: Luminex Corporation Attn: Global Support Services 12201 Technology Boulevard Suite 130 Austin, TX 78727 The firm expanded the recall to include one new lot and notified the consignees on 01/17/2019. This lot was to be destroyed. Please call the Luminex-Global Support Services with any questions or concerns at 1-877-785-2323 (U.S. and Canada) (24 hours/7days); +1-512-381-4397 (Outside U.S. and Canada) (24 hours/7days) or email support@luminexcorp.com.