QIAcube Connect MDx - IVD Instrument designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids in molecular diagnostic and/or molecular biology applications. Model/Catalog Number: 900370 Software Version: 1.0.1
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: GTIN 04053228039129 ALL serial numbers shipped to date. SN 30000-30506 is the impacted range (later serial numbers and units in QIAGEN warehouses will include supplemental instructions for operating the heater in protocols requiring incubation temperatures of 40C or lower prior to shipment)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Qiagen Sciences LLC
- Reason for Recall:
- Heater shaker module does not perform heating if the temperature is set below 40¿C for static incubation steps when running IVD protocol QIAamp¿ DSP DNA Mini Kit (cat. no. 61304), Protocol: Isolation of genomic DNA from Gram-positive bacteria (Script filename: Kt_name_Bacteria (Gram+) or rY'east_Enzymatic Lysis_ V2) which could potentially cause delayed or erroneous results depending on the downstream assay.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
QIAcube Connect MDx - IVD Instrument designed to perform automated isolation and purification of nucleic acids in molecular diagnostic and/or molecular biology applications. Model/Catalog Number: 900370 Software Version: 1.0.1
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
GTIN 04053228039129 ALL serial numbers shipped to date. SN 30000-30506 is the impacted range (later serial numbers and units in QIAGEN warehouses will include supplemental instructions for operating the heater in protocols requiring incubation temperatures of 40C or lower prior to shipment)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2353-2024
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