CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 10 Dec 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Reagent Kits/ containing flow cells recalled by Illumina
Illumina is recalling Reagent Kits/ containing flow cells, components of NextSeq 550Dx Instrument: NextSeq, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Oct 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0884-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97913
- Recalling firm
- Illumina, San Diego, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 28 Oct 2025
- FDA classified
- 4 Dec 2025
- Reported
- 10 Dec 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 28 Oct 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Classified by FDA | +37 days |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Published 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
An instrument intended for sequencing DNA libraries with in vitro diagnostic assays is used with reagent kits including flow cells that have flow cell gaskets that have a quality issue, which may lead to flow cell leaks during runs, which could cause run failures, that may result in: No/insufficient data output, instrument fluidics clogs, toxic substance exposure to user.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Reagent Kits/ containing flow cells, components of NextSeq 550Dx Instrument: NextSeq 550Dx High Output Reagent Kit v2.5 (75 cycles) IVD, REF: 20028870/NextSeq 550Dx HO FC Cart v2.5, 75 Cycles, REF: 20031098; NextSeq 550Dx High Output Reagent Kit v2.5 (300 cycles) IVD, REF: 20028871/NextSeq 550Dx HO FC Cart v2.5, 300 Cycles, REF: 20026365; CN NextSeq 550Dx High Output Reagent Kit v2.5 (75 cycles) IVD, REF: 20064341/CN NEXTSEQ 550Dx HO FLOW CELL V2.5, REF: 20062316; CN NextSeq 550Dx High Output Reagent Kit v2.5 (300 cycles) IVD, REF: 20064344/CN NEXTSEQ 550Dx HO FLOW CELL V2.5, REF: 20062316; CN NextSeq 550Dx Mid Output Reagent Kit v2.5 (150 cycles) IVD, 20064345/CN NEXTSEQ 550Dx MO FLOW CELL V2.5, REF: 20062530; CN NextSeq 550Dx Mid Output Reagent Kit v2.5 (300 cycles) IVD, 20064346/CN NEXTSEQ 550Dx MO FLOW CELL V2.5, REF: 20062530; /FLOWCELL, FIT FLUIDICS TESTING, REF: 15050205
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of PA, NJ, CA, NC, UT, IL, MD, NY, VA, WV, SD, TX, AL, SC, TN, KY, MI and the countries of DK, SA, FR, DE, IT, CN, PL, GB, TH, GR, VN, BE, ES, IL, KR, AU, CH, BG, NL, IE, TW, TR, CZ, HU, NO, FI, JP, SG, LU, AT, AE, ZA, PT, LT, SE.
Nationwide AlabamaCaliforniaDelawareIllinoisKentuckyMarylandMichiganNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaWest Virginia
Questions about this recall
Is Reagent Kits/ containing flow cells, components of NextSeq 550Dx Instrument: NextSeq recalled?
Yes. Illumina recalled Reagent Kits/ containing flow cells, components of NextSeq 550Dx Instrument: NextSeq on 28 Oct 2025. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-0884-2026.
Why was it recalled?
An instrument intended for sequencing DNA libraries with in vitro diagnostic assays is used with reagent kits including flow cells that have flow cell gaskets that have a quality issue, which may lead to flow cell leaks during runs, which could cause run failures, that may result in: No/insufficient data output, instrument fluidics clogs, toxic substance exposure to user.
Which lots are affected?
NextSeq 550Dx UDI-DI: 00816270020125. Kit REF/Flow Cell REF/UDI-DI(Lot): 20028870/20031098/00816270020132(A184824-3, A185016-3, A183951-3, A182816-3, A183339-3, A182533-3, A183950-3, A184531-3, A182413-3, A184058-3, A183613-3, A183211-3, A183612-3, A183826-3, A182302-3, A183449-3, A182298-3, A182532-3, A182299-3, A183830-3, A183118-3, A182301-3, A184359-3, A184727-3); 20028871/20026365/00816270020118(A182717-3, A182051-3, A179804-3, A183343-3); 20064341/20062316/006975709330014(A183402-4, A183550-4); 20064344/20062316/006975709330038(A186185-4, A183170-4, A183404-4, A183555-4, A183557-4); 20064345/20062530/006975709330045(A186074-4, A183278-4, A183405-4, A184005-4); 20064346/20062530/006975709330052(A185054-4, A183279-4, A183409-4, A183568-4, A183569-4, A183570-4, A184776-4); 15050205(20935999, 20956354)
Where was it sold?
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of PA, NJ, CA, NC, UT, IL, MD, NY, VA, WV, SD, TX, AL, SC, TN, KY, MI and the countries of DK, SA, FR, DE, IT, CN, PL, GB, TH, GR, VN, BE, ES, IL, KR, AU, CH, BG, NL, IE, TW, TR, CZ, HU, NO, FI, JP, SG, LU, AT, AE, ZA, PT, LT, SE.
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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