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Class II Recall

Cepheid, Sample Collection Device, Part: 900-0370

Cepheid

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Cepheid, Sample Collection Device, Part: 900-0370 by Cepheid. Reason: Specimen collection device may leak after the patient sample swabs have been inserted into the test tubes, which could result in biohazard exposure, c.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2584-2024

Action Date

2024-08-21

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Cepheid, Sample Collection Device, Part: 900-0370

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 28053326001523. Lot/Expiration: 230397900/ July 3, 2024; 230535300/ July 14, 2024; 230627500/ August 4, 2024; 231877400/ April 10, 2025

Quantity Affected: 651,150

Reason for Recall

Specimen collection device may leak after the patient sample swabs have been inserted into the test tubes, which could result in biohazard exposure, cross contamination causing false positive results for other specimens, and/or delay to test results.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide): IL, TX, OH, LA, NY, CA, MD, IA, MN, KY, NH, WI, MO, NC, UT, WA, FL, NJ, SC, CO, PA, SD, NE, MT, WV, GA, MA, RI, CT, DE, MS, OK, VA, ID, AZ, OR, MI, IN, TN, AL, KS, ME, AR, NV, HI, AK, NM, WY, VT, ND, DC OUS (foreign) to countries of: Chile, Ireland, Oman, Nicaragua, Germany, San Marino, Ecuador, New Caledonia, France, Austria, United Kingdom, Finland, Italy, Hong Kong, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Belgium, Monaco, Colombia, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Switzerland, Denmark, Jersey, Mexico

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-06-20

Company

Cepheid

Sunnyvale, CA

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 202 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Cepheid has 24 FDA actions in our database, including 7 recalls and 17 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Cepheid) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Cepheid have FDA actions?

Cepheid has 24 FDA actions in our database, including 7 recalls and 17 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2584-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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