Cytocell recalls RET Proximal Probes used in lab DNA testing due to accidental DNA inversion during manufacturing. Affected models may have incorrect DNA sequences.
DNAs used during the manufacture of two affected models were accidentally inverted during manufacturing.
Cytocell is recalling RET Proximal Probes used in lab DNA testing because DNA sequences were accidentally inverted during manufacturing. This could lead to incorrect results in genetic testing.
The DNA sequences in the probes were accidentally inverted during manufacturing. This could cause incorrect results in fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) tests, which detect specific DNA sequences on chromosomes.
Laboratory users who purchased RET Proximal Probes with specific lot numbers. Researchers and technicians working with genetic testing equipment are most at risk.
Check for catalog number LPS508-A and lot numbers: 076763, 077253, 080125, 080763, 082128, 083041, 083246, or 083555.
Verify your RET Proximal Probe has catalog number LPS508-A and one of the listed lot numbers.
DNA sequences were accidentally inverted during manufacturing of two affected models.
Incorrect DNA sequences could lead to inaccurate results in fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) tests.
Check for catalog number LPS508-A and lot numbers: 076763, 077253, 080125, 080763, 082128, 083041, 083246, or 083555.
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Subject: Recall Z-2209-2023 — Cytocell Cytocell Hello, I own a Cytocell that is covered by recall Z-2209-2023 from Cytocell. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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