AdvanDx E. coli/P. aeruginosa PNA FISH, In Vitro Diagnostic Culture Identification Kit for Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Catalog Number : KT007 Usage: E. coli/P. aeruginosa PNA FISH is a multicolor, qualitative nucleic acid hybridization assay intended for identification of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on smears of positive blood cultures containing Gram-negative rods. The E.coli/P. aeruginosa PNA FISH assay is indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of E. coli and/or P. aeruginosa bacteremia.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 14, 2012 Advandx Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 01812A-US, 03412A-US and 00512A-EU Exp Date: 12-2013
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Advandx Inc
Reason for Recall:
Some strains of Pseudomonas putida cross-react with the P. aeruginosa PNA probe used in E. coli/P. aeruginosa PNA FISH (KT007) due to a sequence similarity resulting in a cross-reaction that may produce a red-positive signal
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

AdvanDx E. coli/P. aeruginosa PNA FISH, In Vitro Diagnostic Culture Identification Kit for Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Catalog Number : KT007 Usage: E. coli/P. aeruginosa PNA FISH is a multicolor, qualitative nucleic acid hybridization assay intended for identification of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on smears of positive blood cultures containing Gram-negative rods. The E.coli/P. aeruginosa PNA FISH assay is indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of E. coli and/or P. aeruginosa bacteremia.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 01812A-US, 03412A-US and 00512A-EU Exp Date: 12-2013

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0116-2013

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