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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Biomeme SARS-CoV-2- Real Time RT-PCR Test, Instructions for Use, Part number 100002824 Subcomponent of: SARS-CoV-2 Go-Strips, 3000555; SARS-CoV-2 Go-Plates, 3000562; SARS-Cov-2 Bulk Vials, 3000564

Z-0452-2022

October 20, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomeme, Inc.
Event
Event 89064
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
11,607
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0452-2022

Official wording

Reason: The current IFU specifies a shelf-life of one week after resuspension of the RPC Buffer when stored at room temperature. Ongoing stability studies have indicated the need to shorten the life of the RPC Buffer once resuspended from the current instruction of one week to two days when stored at room temperature (15degC-30degC).

Code information: All lots. Last lot of Kit distributed with the old IFU is 20210914.

Distribution pattern: Domestic distribution to AZ, CA, FL, HI, IN, KY, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA. Foreign distribution to Ghana, Dominican Republic, and Singapore.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The current IFU specifies a shelf-life of one week after resuspension of the RPC Buffer when stored at room temperature. Ongoing stability studies have indicated the need to shorten the life of the RPC Buffer once resuspended from the current instruction of one week to two days when stored at room temperature (15degC-30degC).