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FDA Device recall Z-2085-2013

HSV 2 Primers, Catalog #18081020

On 2013-09-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of HSV 2 Primers, Catalog #18081020 by Life Technologies, citing firm received complaints that HSV-2 primers failed to amplify HSV-2 DNA.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2085-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-13
Published2013-09-04
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyLife Technologies
DistributionUS

Product

HSV 2 Primers, Catalog #18081020. Analyte Specific Reagent. The HSV-2 primer pair is specific for HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus 2). For use in Clinical laboratories when developing their own diagnostic tests.

Reason

Firm received complaints that HSV-2 primers failed to amplify HSV-2 DNA.

Identifiers

code_infoCatalog #18081020, Lot #1368760 & Lot #1312093

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2085-2013%22

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