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FDA Device recall Z-1975-2023

Serrated Blade Applicator Kit (12 Sample), REF: 552687, For use with the Spife Nexus system, Contents: 30 Blade Applicators. used in invitr…

On 2023-06-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Serrated Blade Applicator Kit (12 Sample), REF: 552687, For use with the Spife Nexus system, Contents: 30 Blade Applicators. used in invitr… by Helena Laboratories, citing packaging for a serrated blade applicator kit (12 Sample) may contain a serrated blade applicator (18 sample). This results in a characteristic pattern of missed or light samples….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1975-2023
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2023-05-02
Published2023-06-28
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyHelena Laboratories
DistributionAR, CA, FL, MI, NE, NY, PA, TX

Product

Serrated Blade Applicator Kit (12 Sample), REF: 552687, For use with the Spife Nexus system, Contents: 30 Blade Applicators. used in invitro diagnostics

Reason

Packaging for a serrated blade applicator kit (12 Sample) may contain a serrated blade applicator (18 sample). This results in a characteristic pattern of missed or light samples on the gel, leading to incorrect or no result, or delay in result.

Identifiers

code_infoLot # 3-22, UDI-DI: M5255526870

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1975-2023%22

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