Drugs & medicalClass II

Luminex Corporation recalls Verigene Gram Positive Blood Culture (BC-GP) Nucleic Acid Test

Potential for defective test cartridges which may result in false positive results for the Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Enterococcus faecium targets.

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Date
2024-08-14
Country
United States
Brand
Luminex
Product
Verigene Gram Positive Blood Culture (BC-GP) Nucleic Acid Test
Classification
Class II
Units
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA,…
Category
Drugs & medical
Source
FDA · Device

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