BD GeneOhm VanR Assay , Catalog # 441250, 5 box tests labeled in part***GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc., 2555 boul, du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, QC, Canada G1P 4S5***. The BD GeneOhm VanR Assay is a qualitative in vitro test for the rapid detection of vancomycin-resistance (vanA and vanB) genes directly from perianal or rectal swabs. The BD GeneOhm VanR Assay detects the presence of the vanA and vanB genes that can be associated with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). The assay is performed on an automated real-time PCR instrument with perianal or rectal swabs from individuals at risk for VRE colonization. The BD GeneOhm VanR Assay can be used as an aid to identify, prevent and control vancomycin-resistant colonization in healthcare settings. The BD GeneOhm VanR Assay is not intended to diagnose VRE infections nor to guide or monitor treatment for VRE infections. Concomitant cultures are necessary to recover organisms for epidemiological typing, susceptibility testing and for further confirmatory identification.
FDA Recall Z-2320-2012 · Posted 2012-09-06
Recalling FirmBecton Dickinson & Co.
Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2012-05-22
Date Terminated2012-11-02
Product Quantity5 kits
Reason for Recall
Leakage in Cepheid SmartCycler reaction tubes.
Firm Action
BD Diagnostic Systems issued an Urgent Product Recall letter via UPS overnight delivery on May 22, 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to take the following actions:
Discontinue use and discard any affected product. BD would send replacement tubes for the discarded material.
Complete the attached form whether or not they have any inventory remaining so that the firm may acknowledge their receipt of the notification.
Fax the form to:
Attention: Regulatory Compliance
FAX: 410-316-4258
Email: [email protected]
If further assistance is needed, customers should contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-838-8663.
For questions regarding this recall call 410-316-4054.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution including CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.