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Cepheid: Cepheid, Xpert GBS Assay Diagnostic Test Kit Part No: GXGBS-100N-10 (in foil pouch) for use with the GeneXpert DX System, Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Recall number
Z-0376-2008
Recalling firm
Cepheid
Product
Cepheid, Xpert GBS Assay Diagnostic Test Kit Part No: GXGBS-100N-10 (in foil pouch) for use with the GeneXpert DX System, Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2007-09-05
Posted
2008-01-12
Terminated
2008-04-04
Reason
Labeling Error: Some cartridges may be mislabeled as "Xpert EV" instead of "Xpert GBS". (The information embedded in the barcode label on the cartridge is correct for Xpert GBS and brings up the GBS assay definition file)
Root cause
Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results
Action
Consignees were sent a Correction and Removal letter on 09/04/2007, notifying them that there was a labeling error with some of the cartridges labels indicating Xpert EV instead of Xpert GBS on the cartridge label. They are asked to discontinue using it immediately and return to Cepheid.
Quantity
105
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Number : 1402
510(k) numbers
["K060540"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NJR
Firm FEI
3004530258
Firm city
Sunnyvale
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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