Reported Jan 29, 2014 · Terminated

BD GeneOhm Cdiff Assay, Part #441401, containing Lysis Kit sample buffer tubes, 200 tests/kit; labeled as ***GeneOhm…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Becton Dickinson & Co. · BD Diagnostic Systems · Sparks, MD · 21152-0999

Is this the product you have?

  • BD GeneOhm Cdiff Assay, Part #441401, containing Lysis Kit sample buffer tubes, 200 tests/kit; labeled as ***GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc. 2555 boul. du Parc-Technologique Quebec, Qc, Canada, G1P 4S5*** The BD GeneOhm" Cdiff Assay is a rapid in vitro diagnostic test for the direct, qualitative detection of C. difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) in human liquid or soft stool specimens from patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD). The test, based on real-time PCR, is intended for use as an aid in diagnosis of CDAD.
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot 08T13108 Exp Dec 24 2013
Amount recalled
33 kits

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

An incorrect reagent was packed with an in vitro diagnostic kit, which may cause an increase in unresolved results or false negative results for Clostridium difficile in patient samples.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Feb 19, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:46 PM UTC

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