Drug recall

Xpert MRSA Catalog GXMRSA-120, Rev. AJ Microbiology: The Cepheid Xpert MRSA assay performed in the GeneXpert…

FDA recall event 74803 · Class II · Cepheid

Key facts

Event ID 74803
Recall numbers Z-2548-2016
Recalling firm Cepheid
Product type Devices
Products Xpert MRSA Catalog GXMRSA-120, Rev. AJ Microbiology: The Cepheid Xpert MRSA assay performed in the GeneXpert Dx System (Xpert MRSA) is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test designed for rapid…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Internal investigation found the certain lots of MRSA kits have the potential for performance issues at lower positive sample concentrations.
Initiation date Jul 18, 2016
Report date Aug 24, 2016
Termination date Sep 30, 2016
City Sunnyvale
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 3004530258

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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