Z-0732-2019 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Meridian Bioscience Inc — Cincinnati, OH

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
January 23, 2019
Initiation Date
December 17, 2018
Termination Date
April 30, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
184

Product Description

PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen, Catalog Number 602096 Product Usage: The PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is a screening or a semi-quantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrosoinal fluid (CSF).

Reason for Recall

An enzyme reagent included in the kit is not maintaining stability through claimed product expiration, resulting in the potential for false negative results when tested with patient specimens and the positive control.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, CA, CO, DE, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, NC, ND, NJ, NY, SC, TX, and VA. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: India and Italy.

Code Information

Lot Numbers: 602096K089, 602096K090, 602096K091