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FDA Device recall Z-2236-2014

Verigene BC-GN Test Kit (Catalog number 20-005-021) includes: 1) 20 Verigene BC-GN Test Cartridges

On 2014-08-20 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Verigene BC-GN Test Kit (Catalog number 20-005-021) includes: 1) 20 Verigene BC-GN Test Cartridges by Nanosphere, citing nanosphere Inc. has recently determined through four customer complaints that a small number of Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN) Extraction Trays in….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2236-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2014-07-09
Published2014-08-20
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyNanosphere
DistributionUS

Product

Verigene BC-GN Test Kit (Catalog number 20-005-021) includes: 1) 20 Verigene BC-GN Test Cartridges. Each Test Cartridge comes preloaded with all required reaction solutions, including wash solutions, oligonucleotide probe solution and signal amplification solutions required to generate a test result. BC-GN is indicated for use in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial bloodstream infections; however, is not used to monitor these infections.

Reason

Nanosphere Inc. has recently determined through four customer complaints that a small number of Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN) Extraction Trays in Lot 042914021B have low levels or are missing Magnetic Microparticles (MMPs) required for DNA Extraction.

Identifiers

code_infoVERIGENE BC-GN TEST KIT (Catalog Number: 20-005-021). TEST CARTRIDGES: Part Number: 20-006-021, Lot Number: 042914021B, Expiration Date: 10/26/14

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-2236-2014%22

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