Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0568-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | BASE 10 GENETICS Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Quantity | 455,791 kits |
| Location | Chicago, IL, United States |
Official product description
RNAstill Molecular Transport Medium Vial, Catalog number MTM-001, a component of the following catalog numbers of RNAstill MTM specimen collection kits: MTM-SW03 with Oropharyngeal swab and MTMSW-05 with Nasopharyngeal swab, packaged 25 specimen collection kits per plastic sleeve. RNAstill Molecular Transport Medium (MTM) safely deactivates pathogens at the point of collection and stabilizes RNA and DNA, allowing safe transport of specimens at ambient temperature from the collection site to the laboratory with no need for dry ice and no need for special containment facilities.
Why the product was recalled
The product does not have 510(k) clearance.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, MD, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, TN, UT, VA, WA, and WV.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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