Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit Part number GXCT/NGURINE-50; Microbiology: Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit is designed to preserve and transport Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA in first-catch male and female urine specimens from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals prior to analysis with the Cepheid Xpert CT/NG Assay.

Class I - Dangerous
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What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part number: GXCT/NGURINE-50; Lot numbers: 23E104B, 23E104C, 26N128C, 26N1281, 29N142A, 29N142B, 29N142C, 29N142D, 29N142E, 29N142F, and 29N142G All with transfer pipette expiring end of May, June or July 2016. Collection kits expires in August, September, October of November 2016.
  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:
Cepheid
Reason for Recall:
Firm determined that some lots of CT/NG Swab 50 and CT/NG Urine collection kits contain a sub component with an expiry date that is earlier than the kit expiration date.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit Part number GXCT/NGURINE-50; Microbiology: Xpert CT/NG Urine Specimen Collection Kit is designed to preserve and transport Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA in first-catch male and female urine specimens from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals prior to analysis with the Cepheid Xpert CT/NG Assay.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part number: GXCT/NGURINE-50; Lot numbers: 23E104B, 23E104C, 26N128C, 26N1281, 29N142A, 29N142B, 29N142C, 29N142D, 29N142E, 29N142F, and 29N142G All with transfer pipette expiring end of May, June or July 2016. Collection kits expires in August, September, October of November 2016.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2432-2015

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