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Device product

BD GeneOhm Cdiff Assay , Catalog #441400 200, box tests 1-3 labeled in part***BD Diagnostics, 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 fr.om 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.

Z-2318-2012

May 22, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Event
Event 62505
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
57 kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2318-2012

Official wording

Reason: Leakage in Cepheid SmartCycler reaction tubes.

Code information: Lot/ Exp. 08T11248 2012-06-22, 08T11251 2012-06-26

Distribution pattern: 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.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Leakage in Cepheid SmartCycler reaction tubes.