MOL2150 Simplexa HSV 1&2 Direct -CSF -Genital Swab -Cutaneous / Mucocutaneous Swabs Product Usage: is intended for use on the LIAISON MDX instrument for the qualitative detection and differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 present in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesion swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection of the central nervous system (CNS) or cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesions.

Due to a software malfunction in the Multi Assay Suite, there is the probability of increased occurrence of false negative results.

On 05/12/2020, the firm sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION LETTER" with an acknowledgement form to customers and distributors via email to inform them of an internal observed issue associated with the use of their Multi-Assay Suite (MAS) featured in the software version 2.0 where it may incorrectly apply the thresholds of the first loaded assay to the analytes coupled with the same dye in the second assay resulting in false negative or false positive results. The firm is instructing customers to: -Immediately discontinue the use of the MAS feature and that the issue will be correct in the new Software Version 2.1 which is expected to be release in June 2020. -Fill out the Response Form and return by either: -fax (562) 240-6526 Attention: Technical Services -email to: technical [email protected] -mail to: ATTN: Technical Services, 11331 Valley View Street, Cypress, CA 90630 -Forward this communication to all required individuals with their organization. For further assistance with evaluating assay runs or for any questions, to contact Technical Services at +1-5672-240-6500, option 3 or via email [email protected]