28

Aug

2019

Recall – Automated sample preparation software incorrectly assigns results

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Company: Qiagen Sciences LLC
Date of Enforcement Report: 8/28/2019
Class II

PRODUCT

QIAsymphony SP SOW 5.0.3, software used with the QIAsymphony SP Instrument (The QIAsymphony SP instrument is designed to perform automated purification of nucleic acids-IVD) Model Number: 9001297 Product Usage: The QIAsymphony SP instrument is designed to perform automated purification of nucleic acids. It is intended to be used only in combination with QIAsymphony kits indicated for use with the QIAsymphony SP for the applications described in the kit handbooks. The QIAsymphony SP is intended for use by professional users, such as technicians and physicians trained in molecular biological techniques and the operation of the QIAsymphony SP instrument.

Recall Number: Z-2319-2019

REASON

QIAsymphony software version 5.0.3 – Software issue incorreclty assigns the 2D bar code eluate ID to the sample within the results file. If 2D bar code eluate IDs are not checked against the sample ID prior to downstream application the incorrect tube may be selected and it could have the potential to lead to delayed results or incorrect patient reporting.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER

Qiagen Sciences LLC on 7/2/2019. Voluntary: Firm Initiated recall is ongoing.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE

417

DISTRIBUTION

US Nationwide and International

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