Life Technologies recalls Ion Torrent Dx No Template Control Kit for DNA/RNA detection in lung cancer tests due to incorrect expiration dates. The kit may expire earlier than approved, risking inaccurate test results.
Extended Expiration Date prior to clearance
Life Technologies is recalling a DNA/RNA detection kit for non-small cell lung cancer tests because the expiration dates on some batches are longer than the approved shelf life. This could lead to inaccurate test results if used after the correct expiration date.
The kit's expiration dates are incorrectly labeled as 12 months or 24 months, but the approved shelf life is only 9 months. Using the kit after the 9-month expiration could cause inaccurate test results for lung cancer DNA/RNA detection.
Laboratories using the Ion Torrent Dx No Template Control Kit for non-small cell lung cancer testing are affected. Those handling the specific lots with mislabeled expiration dates are at higher risk.
Check for the catalog number A32444 and lot codes S119_2174740, S119_2108429, P119_2149308, N119_2078115, S218_2069396, V118_1991155, T118_1990947, S217_2008385, S118_1988604, P118_1996942, N118_1974439, S117_1988308. The kit may show a 12-month expiration date on the label, but the correct expiration is 9 months.
Verify the expiration date on the kit label matches the approved 9-month shelf life. If it shows 12 months or 24 months, it is affected.
The kit's expiration date is mislabeled as 12 months or 24 months, but the approved shelf life is 9 months. This could lead to inaccurate test results if used after the 9-month expiration.
Check the expiration date on the kit label. If it shows 12 months or 24 months, it is affected and should not be used after the 9-month expiration date.
The recall does not provide a fix. The affected kits should be used only within the 9-month expiration period as labeled.
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Subject: Recall Z-1707-2020 — Life Technologies Life Technologies Hello, I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-1707-2020 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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