ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1746-2022 ยท JJH Clinical Sample Concentrator

Qiagen Sciences LLC

QIAcube Connect MDx, Model No. 9003070

DateNov 21, 2021
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDuring the "Load tip racks and enzymes" step of the run set-up, the info screen indicates "minimal volume to be loaded", but the indicated volume is instead the exact volume that should be loaded. Misunderstanding the guidance may lead to over diluted, under diluted, or improperly lysed sample, which in turn could lead to false negative or false positive results.
Root causeOther
ActionCustomers were notified of the initial issue by email beginning Nov 3 2021, and requested to return acknowledgment of the notice. On January 26, 2022, a new version of the protocol software was released and customers were advised of the new protocol availability and acknowledge download via a follow up notice.
Quantity93 US; 57 OUS
DistributionDomestic distribution to AZ, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, IA, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI. International distribution worldwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.