ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1438-2011 ยท LQF Dna-Reagents, Mycobacterium Spp.

Gen-Probe Inc

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex Culture Identification Test, 2860.

DateMar 10, 2011 (initiated Dec 30, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThis recall has been initiated following the identification of certain assay tubes that do not contain probe reagent. The affected kits may contain a combination of tubes with correct probe amount, partial probe amount and some probe tubes that are empty. Possible false negative results.
Root causeProcess control
ActionGen-Probe issued a Recall Notice to customers recommending that they discontinue the use of the identified batch (lot) numbers listed. For customers that have used these batches and obtained negative results, they recommend that the referring physician be notified about the possibility of a false negative result. With the Recall Notice, consignees received a Customer Response Form to complete. Gen-Probe requested that they segregate the affected batches listed on the Customer Response Form, then reconcile, and destroy all partial and/or full kits left in inventory, being sure to document the
Quantity1293 kits
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA, including Puerto Rico and countries of Australia, Guatemala, Malaysia, Bahamas, Hong Kong, Mali, Singapore, Bermuda, India, Mexico, South Africa, Canada, Israel, Netherlands, South Korea, Finland, Kuwait, Panama, Thailand, France, Latvia, and Philippines.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K896493ACCUPROBE MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS COMPLEX TEST
Gen-Probe, Inc., Apr 11, 1990