Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1530-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Menarini Silicon Biosystems |
| Report date | May 2, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Quantity | N/A |
| Location | Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States |
Official product description
CELLSEARCH CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kits (IVD) (Product Code 7900001) CELLSEARCH CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kit is intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of the epithelial origin (CD45-, EpCAM+, cytokeratins 8, 18+, and/or 19+) in whole blood.
Why the product was recalled
Unusually high number of total images/unassigned events may require additional time and effort for the operator to review all the images and may cause a delay in reporting the results.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and to the countries of : Canada and Italy
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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