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FDA Device recall Z-2681-2014

The Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative…

On 2014-10-01 the FDA classified a Class II recall of The Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative… by Nanosphere, citing nanosphere has received several reports relating to an increased rate of Processing Errors during procedures performed on the Processor SP caused by Tips in Tip Holder Assemblies….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2681-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-10-10
Published2014-10-01
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyNanosphere
DistributionAZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Product

The Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection and identification of selected gram-negative bacteria and resistance markers. BC-GN is performed directly on blood culture media using blood culture bottles identified as positive by a continuous monitoring blood culture system and which contain gram negative bacteria as determined by gram stain.

Reason

Nanosphere has received several reports relating to an increased rate of Processing Errors during procedures performed on the Processor SP caused by Tips in Tip Holder Assemblies for the following products and lots of Extraction Trays.

Identifiers

code_infoProduct Number: 20-009-021; Lot Number and Expiration Date: Lot: 100113021C, Expiration Date: 03/30/14

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-2681-2014%22

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