FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#100303

Product

NucliSens EasyQ Enterovirus serotype 68 v1.1: Catalog number: 200300 In Vitro Diagnostic Test

FDA product code
OOIReal Time Nucleic Acid Amplification System
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K093383
Affected lot / code info
Catalog number: 200300, Lot number: 10042001, 9081001, 9112403, 9030902 and 9030901.

Why it was recalled

The NucliSENS EasyQ Enterovirus Reagents are unable to detect Enterovirus serotype 68, in respiratory samples.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

BioMerieux Vitek, Inc. sent an "Urgent Product Correction Notice" letter on/about May 10, 2011. The letter included; a description of the product, problem, possible impact to the patient and recommendations. Recommendations included instructing customers to discontinue the use of the kit for the detection of Enterovirus 68 and Rhinovirus 87 serotypes and noted the corrected IFU will be available the first week of April 2011. An Acknowledgement form was attached to be returned via fax. For additional questions please contact your local BioMerieux Clinical Customer representative at (800) 682-2666, option 3, option 2.

Recalling firm

Firm
bioMerieux, Inc.
Address
100 Rodolphe St, Durham, North Carolina 27712-9402

Distribution

Distribution pattern
(USA) Nationwide distribution including the states of MD, MI, MN, MT, NY and PA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2011-05-10
Posted by FDA
2011-07-06
Terminated
2011-10-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #100303. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.