CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 3 Jun 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S recalled by Hologic

Hologic is recalling Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S, distributed in 14 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Oct 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesPanther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S Lot number: 258402 Panther Fusion Capture Reagent-S Lot number: 257472 Panther Fusion Enhancer Reagent-S Lot number: 257473
Quantity recalled47 kits

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2163-2020
FDA event ID
85346
Recalling firm
Hologic, San Diego, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
10 Oct 2019
FDA classified
28 May 2020
Reported
3 Jun 2020
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

10 Oct 2019Recall initiated by company
28 May 2020Classified by FDA+231 days
3 Jun 2020Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Reagent component included in flu test kit may cause both high background signal in a true negative sample leading to false positive and/or false negative results. This could result in false positive and/or false negative results on patient samples or failed controls leading to invalid runs. This could result in incorrect results being reported and a delay in treatment.

Product as listed by the FDA

Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S, Ref PRD-04331, IVD, CE, Rx Only consisting of FCR-S Fusion Capture Reagent - S, Nucleic Acid in a buffered solution and FER-S Fusion Enhancer Reagent-S (Lithium Hydroxide Solution), UDI: 15420045509214

Where it was distributed

US: AR, CA, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, NM, NY, PA, TX, UT, VI, WA, WI OUS: AU, CA

ArkansasCaliforniaFloridaIdahoIllinoisIndianaLouisianaNew MexicoNew YorkPennsylvaniaTexasUtahWashingtonWisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S recalled?

Yes. Hologic recalled Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S on 10 Oct 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-2163-2020.

Why was it recalled?

Reagent component included in flu test kit may cause both high background signal in a true negative sample leading to false positive and/or false negative results. This could result in false positive and/or false negative results on patient samples or failed controls leading to invalid runs. This could result in incorrect results being reported and a delay in treatment.

Which lots are affected?

Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S Lot number: 258402 Panther Fusion Capture Reagent-S Lot number: 257472 Panther Fusion Enhancer Reagent-S Lot number: 257473

Where was it sold?

US: AR, CA, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, NM, NY, PA, TX, UT, VI, WA, WI OUS: AU, CA

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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