ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0907-2025 ยท NJR Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay System, Group B Streptococcus, Direct Specimen Test

Hologic, Inc.

Panther Fusion GBS Assay REF PRD-04484 Kit containing Panther Fusion GBS Reagent Cartridge IVD.

DateJan 14, 2025 (initiated Dec 13, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonPotential weak pouch seal on Panther Fusion GBS assay cartridge, causing potential for invalid or incorrect results leading to a possible delay of treatment.
Root causeProcess control
ActionAn Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter issued 12/13/2024 via Fed Ex. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the Panther Fusion GBS Assay kit lot 715927 containing cartridge lot 624907 and segregate and count the number of affected Panther Fusion GBS Assay kits from lot 715927 containing cartridge lot 624907. Customers are instructed to destroy the product and fill out the online Customer Response Form (CRF) indicating that the on-hand inventory of recalled Panther Fusion GBS Assay Kit has been destroyed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall not
Quantity380
DistributionAR, CA, CT, FL, IN, KS, LA, MA, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NV, NY, PR, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, and Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K181156Panther Fusion GBS Assay
Diagenode, Jul 27, 2018