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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2682-2014OTHER

The Verigene Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test (CDF) is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection...

Units Affected
80
Recall Date
October 10, 2013
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2682-2014.

Nanosphere has received several reports relating to an increased rate of Processing Errors during procedures performed on the Processor SP caused by Tips in Tip Holder Assemblies for the following products and lots of Extraction Trays.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2682-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2682-2014.

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Nanosphere, Inc. Recall FAQ

Nanosphere, Inc. is the subject of a diagnostic devices safety report: The Verigene Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test (CDF) is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection.... The notice was published on October 10, 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 80 units are potentially affected.