VERIGENE Gram Negative Blood Culture (BC-GN) Nucleic Acid Test, REF 20-006-021; for use with the sample-to-results VERIGENE System; invitro diagnostic test

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI/DI 00840487101599, Lot Number 022525021A, exp. 08/26/2025
  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:
Luminex Corporation
Reason for Recall:
It was determined that the consumable issue may result in No Call - INT CTL 1 and/or False Negative results on a small portion of the lot of test cartridges.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
completed

Product Information

Full Description:

VERIGENE Gram Negative Blood Culture (BC-GN) Nucleic Acid Test, REF 20-006-021; for use with the sample-to-results VERIGENE System; invitro diagnostic test

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI/DI 00840487101599, Lot Number 022525021A, exp. 08/26/2025

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1903-2025

Related Recalls

It is possible that in rare instances the VERIGENE CDF Nucleic Acid Test Kit (Part No. 20-005-022) and the VERIGENE Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test Kit (Part No. 20-005-023) could provide a false-negative result due to hydrophobic characteristics in specific FLOQSwab lots.

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