Reported Aug 24, 2016 · Terminated

Xpert MRSA Catalog GXMRSA-120, Rev. AJ Microbiology: The Cepheid Xpert MRSA assay performed in the GeneXpert Dx System…

Cepheid

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: Cepheid · 904 E Caribbean Dr · Sunnyvale, CA · 94089-1189

Is this the product you have?

  • Xpert MRSA Catalog GXMRSA-120, Rev
  • AJ MicrobiologyThe Cepheid Xpert MRSA assay performed in the GeneXpert Dx System (Xpert MRSA) is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test designed for rapid detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization
Lot codes and dates
  • Catalog numberGXMRSA-120, Rev. AJ
  • Lot numbers1000037539 (Cartridge lot 20417) and 1000029307 (Cartridge lot 20419)
Amount recalled
68 kit for lot 1000037539 and 127 kit s for lot 1000029307.

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Internal investigation found the certain lots of MRSA kits have the potential for performance issues at lower positive sample concentrations.

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 Sep 30, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:02 PM UTC

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