FDA recall record

Hologic Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S, Ref PRD-04331, IVD, CE, Rx Only consisting of recall — FDA Z-2163-2020

Reagent component included in flu test kit may cause both high background signal in a true negative sample leading to false positive and/or false negative…

Class IIclassification
Z-2163-2020official record ID
Jun 3, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2163-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmHologic, Inc.
Report dateJun 3, 2020
Recall initiation dateOct 10, 2019
Quantity47 kits
LocationSan Diego, CA, United States

Official product description

Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S, Ref PRD-04331, IVD, CE, Rx Only consisting of FCR-S Fusion Capture Reagent - S, Nucleic Acid in a buffered solution and FER-S Fusion Enhancer Reagent-S (Lithium Hydroxide Solution), UDI: 15420045509214

Why the product was recalled

Reagent component included in flu test kit may cause both high background signal in a true negative sample leading to false positive and/or false negative results. This could result in false positive and/or false negative results on patient samples or failed controls leading to invalid runs. This could result in incorrect results being reported and a delay in treatment.

Distribution information

US: AR, CA, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, NM, NY, PA, TX, UT, VI, WA, WI OUS: AU, CA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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