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FDA Device recall Z-0592-2018

Xpert CT/NG Catalog GXCT/NG-120 Batch 1000049568, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000053075, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056156 and Catalog GXCT…

On 2018-02-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Xpert CT/NG Catalog GXCT/NG-120 Batch 1000049568, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000053075, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056156 and Catalog GXCT… by Cepheid, citing cepheid has received reports that some of our customers have experienced a higher number of temperature drift errors than would typically be expected when using this test and its….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0592-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-10-09
Published2018-02-21
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyCepheid
DistributionPR

Product

Xpert CT/NG Catalog GXCT/NG-120 Batch 1000049568, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000053075, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056156 and Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056157. Is a qualitative in vitro real-time PCR test.

Reason

Cepheid has received reports that some of our customers have experienced a higher number of temperature drift errors than would typically be expected when using this test and its intended use specimen types. Investigation of the issue also revealed an occasional probability of false negative results which remains consistent with package insert claims.

Identifiers

code_infoLot numbers: 25718, 25719, 25725, and 25727.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0592-2018%22

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