FDA recall record

Life Technologies Oncomine Dx Target Test recall — FDA Z-1480-2018

The lower concentration of the RNA panel could cause a NO CALL or FALSE NEGATIVE for the reporting of ROS1 fusion. If a physician relies on a false…

Class IIclassification
Z-1480-2018official record ID
May 2, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1480-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmLife Technologies Corporation
Report dateMay 2, 2018
Recall initiation dateFeb 8, 2018
Quantity30
LocationFrederick, MD, United States

Official product description

Oncomine Dx Target Test, (Model No. A32451), Oncomine Dx Target RNA/DNA Panel (Model No. A32441). A qualitative In Vitro Diagnostic test.

Why the product was recalled

The lower concentration of the RNA panel could cause a NO CALL or FALSE NEGATIVE for the reporting of ROS1 fusion. If a physician relies on a false negative result, crizotinib could be improperly excluded from the patient's treatment regimen.

Distribution information

Distributed to states: AZ, CA, NC, TX, and VA.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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