Events

Recall of Device Recall Simplexa Flu A/B &38; RSV Direct

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Focus Diagnostics Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    68347
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1958-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-05-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-07-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-12-31
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=127387
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system - Product Code OCC
  • Reason
    Focus diagnostics is providing an urgent safety notice for a correction to the labeling for simplexa" flu a/b & rsv direct (mol2650). focus diagnostics received some customer complaints of simplexa flu a/b & rsv direct assays with sporadic false signals, which may result in a higher false results rate due to a potential software spectral matrix and direct amplification disc storage.
  • Action
    Focus Diagnostics sent an Urgent Safety Notice Correction letter dated May 15, 2014, to all affected customers. The notification, informed customers of the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. To decrease the likelihood of obtaining any false results caused by either manually entering a spectral matrix or storing the DAD improperly after each use, please follow the recommended warnings and precautions provided in the revised and attached Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct (PI.MOL2650 Rev. D) package insert. 1. The spectral matrix must be installed in each 3M Integrated Cycler and should not be changed unless an updated QR code for the instrument is provided by Focus Diagnostics. The spectral matrix is unique to each 3M Integrated Cycler. The spectral matrix was provided with the 3M Integrated Cycler instrument on the cover of the 3M Integrated Cycler Hardware Manual. If the matrix label will not scan or cannot be found, contact Focus Diagnostics. The contact information is on the last page of this document. 2. Not installing or changing the spectral matrix can result in false results. 3. After each use store DAD discs flat with the numbered foil side up. Customers were instructed to acknowledge that they have received this notification by signing the enclosed acknowledgement form and email the form to DxTS@focusdx.com or fax back to Focus Diagnostics Technical Services at 562-240-6526 within 10 business days. The Notice of Correction and Acknowledgement Form was sent to customers on 05/15/2014 via email and USPS mail. Additional customers were notified on 05/29/2014 via email and USPS mail. For questions regarding this recall call 714-220-1900.

Device

Device Recall Simplexa Flu A/B &38; RSV Direct
  • Model / Serial
    Model Number: MOL2650. All Lot Numbers. The expiration date of the 614 kits of MOL2650 that are impacted by this Correction ranges from 10/31/2014 to 5/31/2015.
  • Product Classification
    Immunology and Microbiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Simplexa" Flu A/B & RSV Direct, Model Number: MOL2650. || 510(k) K120413  Simplexa" Flu A/B & RSV Direct. || The Focus Diagnostics Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct assay is intended for use on the 3M Integrated Cycler instrument for the in vitro qualitative detection and differentiation of influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) RNA in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors. This test is intended for use as an aid in the differential diagnosis of influenza A, influenza B, and RSV viral infections in humans and is not intended to detect influenza C.
  • Manufacturer
    Focus Diagnostics Inc

Manufacturer

Focus Diagnostics Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Focus Diagnostics Inc, 11331 Valley View St, Cypress CA 90630-5366
  • Source
    USFDA