ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0457-2022 ยท OOI Real Time Nucleic Acid Amplification System

DiaSorin Molecular LLC

Simplexa Direct Amplification Disc Kit, Product Kit Code MOL1455

DateNov 19, 2021
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonA subset of affected discs are at risk of leakage when it is used more than one time with Simplexa COVID-19 Direct and/or Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct Gen II. Leakage from a well that had a positive sample may cause further cross-contamination in areas of the lab if not properly cleaned.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn 11/19/2021, the firm notified affected customers via email of "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION NOTIFICATION." The letter indicated, "Actions to be taken by the Customer/User/Distributor: - Any remaining discs in inventory that are listed in the table below should only be used one time and not reused. - Any sample with an error code should be retested. - If leakage is suspected, the spillage should be removed and the instrument surface should be decontaminated. Ensure the practice of Good Laboratory Procedures including regular cleaning. - Notify others within your network that may have r
Quantity29495 kits
DistributionUS: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV; and Worldwide: Kuwait, Australia, Israel, Italy, Canada, Chile, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.