Z-0954-2009

LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B 2 mL Reagent Catalog # 5250 which is a component in the Kit...

Name: Z-0954-2009 LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B 2 mL Reagent Catalog # 5250 which is a component in the Kit...
Creator: Millipore Corporation
Published: 2008-11-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

EMD Millipore Corporation / initiated 2008-11-24 / Terminated

FDA source

Millipore Corporation began a recall of LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B 2 mL Reagent Catalog # 5250 which is a component in the Kit Catalog #3121 Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B DFA kit on 2008-11-24. The reason FDA records is "Certain lots of Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B Reagent may cross-react with Respiratory Synctial Virus. The continued use of Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B Reagent Catalog #5250 may lead to a potential misdiagnosis of influenza B". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0954-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-11-24
Posted: 2009-03-06
Terminated: 2012-08-10
Recalling firm: EMD Millipore Corporation
Product: LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B 2 mL Reagent Catalog # 5250 which is a component in the Kit Catalog #3121 Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B DFA kit.
Product code: GNW Antisera, Cf, Influenza Virus A, B, C
Reason for recall: Certain lots of Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B Reagent may cross-react with Respiratory Synctial Virus. The continued use of Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B Reagent Catalog #5250 may lead to a potential misdiagnosis of influenza B.
FDA root cause: Pending
Action: Millipore is performing a voluntary recall by notifying customers and distributors by telephone on November 24, 2008. In addition, an Urgent: Medical Device Recall notification letter with the same date was sent via certified mail. Customers were advised to examine their stock immediately and discontinue the use of the specified lots. Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Effective Check Survey confirming disposal of defective lots and return this form to Millipore's Regulatory Department. Customer service is to be contacted at 1-800-437-7500 for replacement product. Millipore Corporation will issue credit or replace the recalled lots that customers currently have in inventory.
Quantity in commerce: 258 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- USA including states of AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KS, MA, MI, MS, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, and WI and countries of Canada, Mexico, Italy, Belgium,Germany, France, Spain, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots: Lot Numbers JBC1531414, TR1458084, TR1480746, JBC1531421, JH1534500, TR1501923, TR1417106, and TR1422506.

Product code GNW

K974302Class ILight Diagnostics Simulfluor Flu A/flu BLight Diagnostics / cleared 1998-04-08

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)