DiaSorin Molecular LLC recalls MOL3655 Simplexa VZV Swab Direct - Product Usage: is intended for use on the LIAISON MDX instrument for the qualitative…

Recall date

May 12, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2549-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

DiaSorin Molecular LLC

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of CO, FL, KS, MI, NC, PA, TX, and WA The countries of Austria, Czech Republic, France and Switerland.

Why it was recalled

Due to a software malfunction in the Multi Assay Suite, there is the probability of increased occurrence of false negative results.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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.