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Terminated

Verigene Processor SP, Model Numbers 10-0000-07 and 10-0000-07R. Used with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC-GN, IVD - Product Usage: IVD sample processor, which utilizes a single-use disposable test consumable and a self-contained Verigene Test Cartridge for each sample tested.

FDA Recall Z-0477-2021 · Posted None

Recalling FirmLuminex Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodePEN
Date Initiated2020-10-13
Date Terminated2024-01-22
Product Quantity2838 units

Reason for Recall

Luminex has determined that three (3) separate test fixtures used by field service engineers to service the VERIGENE SP Processors were procured from unapproved sources and, in some cases, were manufactured using unvalidated processes. These text fixtures were used to calibrate and verify VERIGENE SP devices.

Firm Action

On 10/13/2020, the firm sent the following notice: "As part of our corrective action plan, Luminex will be updating software on all VERIGENE SP instruments in the coming weeks, and systematically visiting every VERIGENE customer site to perform a supplemental preventative maintenance on your instruments. We will also likely be sending out a series of Customer Advisory Notifications with additional information on items related to our remediation efforts surrounding the Warning Letter, as well as updates related to other items identified for improved product performance. During this time, you may continue to use your VERIGENE products as directed in the package inserts for each product, or as otherwise directed through further Luminex communications. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact Luminex Global Support Services using the contact details below: Luminex Global Support Services 1-877-785-2323 (U.S. and Canada) +1-512-381-4397 (Outside U.S. and Canada) [email protected]"

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide and Kuwait, Austria, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Thailand, Germany, Turkey

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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