FDA recall record

Gen-Probe APTIMA Urine Collection Kit recall — FDA Z-1793-2014

Incorrect labeling was used on each pouch of the affected lots of APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kits. The outer box of the kits are identified…

Class IIIclassification
Z-1793-2014official record ID
Jun 25, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1793-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGen-Probe Inc.
Report dateJun 25, 2014
Recall initiation dateApr 17, 2014
Quantity4,740 units
LocationSan Diego, CA, United States

Official product description

APTIMA Urine Collection Kit; Catalog Number 301040, Lots 27231, 27232, 27233, and 27234. Product Usage: The APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kit for Male and Female Urine Specimens is for use with APTIMA assays. The APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kit is intended to be used for the collection and transport of male or female urine specimens.

Why the product was recalled

Incorrect labeling was used on each pouch of the affected lots of APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kits. The outer box of the kits are identified correctly as "APTIMA Urine Collection Kits"; however, the inner pouches are incorrectly labeled as "APTIMA Unisex Swab Collection Kit for Endocervical and Male Urethral Swab Specimens."

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada (CA), Denmark (DK), France (FR), Germany (DE), and the United States (US), Belgium (BE), United Kingdom (GB).

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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