The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1109-2022·Announced 2022-05-25

VERIGENE extraction tray reagent defect causes test control failures

Luminex Corporation is recalling a lot of VERIGENE Nucleic Acid Test Kit extraction trays due to missing reagent causing increased internal control failures. Affected lot: 101321021B, 984 units distributed in the US.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device with a functional defect affecting a small subset of a single production lot. No reported illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is limited to test performance failure with no documented patient harm.

Plain-English summary

Luminex Corporation is recalling VERIGENE Nucleic Acid Test Kit-BC-GN Extraction Tray units (REF 20-009-021, Lot 101321021B) distributed in the United States. A small subset of this extraction tray lot contains a missing reagent, which is essential for proper test operation.

The missing reagent causes higher than normal "No Call Internal Control" failures, meaning the test's quality control check cannot complete properly. This can result in invalid test results or inability to generate a result.

The recall affects 984 units from a single lot. Healthcare facilities and laboratories should discontinue use of affected trays and contact Luminex Corporation for replacements. If affected trays have already been used in testing, laboratories should review the validity of associated test results.

The recalled product

Product
VERIGENE Nucleic Acid Test Kit-BC-GN Extraction Tray - 9.73 mL, REF 20-009-021
Manufacturer
Luminex Corporation
Hazard
  • missing-reagent
  • test-failure

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number 101321021B

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.