Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) for detecting and identification of pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair medium, collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Catalog number 20-005-023; Cartridge Catalog number 20-006-023; Lot 032718023A; UDI 00857573006041
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Luminex Corporation
- Reason for Recall:
- Elevated false positive results Yersinia enterocolitica (Yersinia) from customers using the EP Nucleic Acid Test Cartridges component (20-006-023) from the Verigene EP Nucleic Acid Test Kit (20-005-023).
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) for detecting and identification of pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair medium, collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Catalog number 20-005-023; Cartridge Catalog number 20-006-023; Lot 032718023A; UDI 00857573006041
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2952-2018
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