Class 2 Device Recall BD GeneOhm Cdiff Assay

• Date Initiated by Firm: May 22, 2012
• Date Posted: September 06, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on November 02, 2012
• Recall Number: Z-2319-2012
• Recall Event ID: 62505
• 510(K)Number: K081920
• Product Classification: Reagents, clostridium difficile toxin - Product Code LLH
• Product: BD GeneOhm Cdiff Assay , Catalog # 441401, 200 box tests 2-3 labeled in part***GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc., 2555 boul, du Parc-Technologique, Quebec, QC, Canada G1P 4S5*** BD GeneOhm Cdiff Assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of C. difficile toxin gene (tcdB) in human liquid or soft stool specimens from patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD). The test, based on real-time PCR, is intended for use as an aid in diagnosis of CDAD. The test is performed directly on the specimen, utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of specific targets and fluorogenic target-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA.
• Code Information: Lot/ Exp. 08T11250 2012-07-06
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Co.; BD Diagnostic Systems; 7 Loveton Circle; Sparks MD 21152-0999
• For Additional Information Contact: Gail Claiborne; 410-316-4054
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Leakage in Cepheid SmartCycler reaction tubes.
• FDA Determined Cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
• Action: BD Diagnostic Systems issued an Urgent Product Recall letter via UPS overnight delivery on May 22, 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to take the following actions: Discontinue use and discard any affected product. BD would send replacement tubes for the discarded material. Complete the attached form whether or not they have any inventory remaining so that the firm may acknowledge their receipt of the notification. Fax the form to: Attention: Regulatory Compliance FAX: 410-316-4258 Email: RegulatoryComplianceFax@bd.com If further assistance is needed, customers should contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-838-8663. For questions regarding this recall call 410-316-4054.
• Quantity in Commerce: 32 kits
• Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = LLH