BD GeneOhm MRSA ACP Assay, Catalog #441639, box 200 tests labeled in part***GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc. 2555 Boul, du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, QC, Canada G1P 4S5*** BD GeneOhm MRSA ACP Assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization. Test is intended to aid in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings. It is not intended to diagnose MRSA infections nor to guide or monitor treatment for MRSA infections. .
This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 6, 2012).
- Recall Initiated
- May 22, 2012
- Posted
- September 6, 2012
- Terminated
- November 2, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-2317-2012
- Quantity
- 68 kits
- Firm Location
- Sparks, MD
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Leakage in Cepheid SmartCycler reaction tubes.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV.
Lot / Code Info
Lot/ Exp. 03T11345ZU 2012-07-09
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
BD Diagnostic Systems issued an Urgent Product Recall letter via UPS overnight delivery on May 22, 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to take the following actions: Discontinue use and discard any affected product. BD would send replacement tubes for the discarded material. Complete the attached form whether or not they have any inventory remaining so that the firm may acknowledge their receipt of the notification. Fax the form to: Attention: Regulatory Compliance FAX: 410-316-4258 Email: RegulatoryComplianceFax@bd.com If further assistance is needed, customers should contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-838-8663. For questions regarding this recall call 410-316-4054.