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Device product

West Nile Virus IgG DxSelect" kit Catalog No. EL0300G Kit Lots 122150, 122155, 122641, 122650 and 122859 that includes West Nile Virus IgG Antigen Wells, Catalog Number EL0351, Lot Number 121117. 510(k) No. K031953 The Focus Diagnostics West Nile Virus ELISA IgG is intended for qualitatively detecting IgG antibodies to West Nile virus in human serum. In conjunction with the Focus Diagnostics West Nile Virus IgM Capture ELISA, the test is indicated for testing persons having symptoms of meningoencephalitis, as an aid in the presumptive laboratory diagnosis of West Nile virus infection.

Z-0182-2013

October 03, 2012

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Focus Diagnostics Inc
Event
Event 63387
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
425 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0182-2013

Official wording

Reason: The firm recalled due to higher reactivity with some samples in the effected lots, which may reflect a higher false positive rate.

Code information: Catalog No. EL0300G Kit Lots 122150, 122155, 122641, 122650 and 122859 that includes West Nile Virus IgG Antigen Wells, Catalog Number EL0351, Lot Number 121117.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution--US (nationwide) and the country of: Canada, Deuche, France, Greece, Mexico, Israel, and Japan.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The firm recalled due to higher reactivity with some samples in the effected lots, which may reflect a higher false positive rate.