Life Technologies recalls Oncomine Dx Target Test DNA Control-IVD for NSCLC detection due to extended expiration date prior to clearance. Affected lots may expire before intended use.
Extended Expiration Date prior to clearance
Life Technologies is recalling a DNA control test for non-small cell lung cancer detection because the expiration date may extend beyond the time it's cleared for use. This could lead to inaccurate results if the test is used after it expires.
The test's expiration date may be longer than the time it's approved for use. If the test expires before it's used, it could produce incorrect results for non-small cell lung cancer detection.
Lab users and healthcare professionals who purchased the Oncomine Dx Target Test DNA Control-IVD for NSCLC tumor testing. Those using the test after the expiration date may get inaccurate results.
Check the lot codes: S119_2174741, S119_2161574, P119_2149301, N119_2078113, S218_2069394, V118_1991153, T118_1990945, S217_2008383, S118_1988602, P118_1996941, S117_1988305. The product was sold with a specific expiration date that may extend beyond clearance.
Verify the expiration date on the test kit against the intended use date to ensure it hasn't expired.
The recall is due to an extended expiration date prior to clearance, which could lead to inaccurate results if used after expiration.
Affected lot codes include S119_2174741, S119_2161574, P119_2149301, N119_2078113, S218_2069394, V118_1991153, T118_1990945, S217_2008383, S118_1988602, P118_1996941, S117_1988305.
No, but you should check the expiration date to ensure it hasn't expired before intended use.
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Subject: Recall Z-1704-2020 — Life Technologies Life Technologies Hello, I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-1704-2020 from Life Technologies. 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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