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AdvanDx Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC. In-Vitro Diagnostic for the identification of Enterobacteriacae Catalog Number: QFGNRBC1-25 Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC provides rapid identification of Escherichia coli, and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and/or Klebsiella pneumoniae directly from GNR-positive blood cultures

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 11, 2013 AdvanDx Diagnostic Equipment

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot codes US: 04813C, 7413, 08113 exp. 2013-12 Lot codes OUS: 03113A 04213A 04813B
  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:
Kits incompatible with certain fluorescence microscope light sources
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

AdvanDx Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC. In-Vitro Diagnostic for the identification of Enterobacteriacae Catalog Number: QFGNRBC1-25 Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC provides rapid identification of Escherichia coli, and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and/or Klebsiella pneumoniae directly from GNR-positive blood cultures

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot codes US: 04813C, 7413, 08113 exp. 2013-12 Lot codes OUS: 03113A 04213A 04813B

Distribution:

Distributed in: CA, IL, IN, OH, NJ, MI, MO, NY, WI

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0619-2014

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