FDA-Device2025-12-24Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Cepheid Xpert BCR-ABL Ultra test kits recalled for inaccurate results in high white blood cell samples
Check Cepheid BCR-ABL Ultra test lot numbers
Cepheid's Xpert BCR-ABL Ultra diagnostic test kits may produce inaccurate results when testing blood samples with very high white blood cell counts (above 30,000 cells). This affects certain lot numbers distributed across the US and internationally. No injuries have been reported.
- If your lab uses this test kit, check your lot number against the list provided by Cepheid
- Contact Cepheid or your healthcare provider if you have questions about affected lots
- Consider retesting affected samples with an unaffected lot or alternative method if clinically necessary
Hazard
Invitro diagnostic test kits with specimens that have elevated white blood cell count (>30,000 cell) may cause inaccurate results.
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Affected count
4032 units
Manufactured in
904 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Products
Brand Name: Xpert¿ BCR-ABL Ultra Model/Catalog Number: GXBCRABL-10
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0960-2026Don't want to check this manually?
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