MOL3655 Simplexa VZV Swab Direct — Class II medical device recall Z-2549-2020
Terminated recall by DiaSorin Molecular LLC, reported 2020-07-22, distributed nationwide. Due to a software malfunction in the Multi Assay Suite, there is the probability of increased occurrence of fa
| Recall number | Z-2549-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | DiaSorin Molecular LLC, Cypress, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-05-12 |
| Classified | 2020-07-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-07-22 |
| Terminated | 2024-04-19 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AT, CZ, FR |
| Reason classes | potency, device malfunction, software |
Product
MOL3655 Simplexa VZV Swab Direct - Product Usage: is intended for use on the LIAISON MDX instrument for the qualitative detection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA present in cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesion swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of VZV infection.
Reason for recall
Due to a software malfunction in the Multi Assay Suite, there is the probability of increased occurrence of false negative results.
Machine access
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