CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 5 May 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Verigene Processor SP recalled by Luminex
Luminex is recalling Verigene Processor SP, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Mar 2021 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-1488-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87591
- Recalling firm
- Luminex, Northbrook, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 18 Mar 2021
- FDA classified
- 23 Apr 2021
- Reported
- 5 May 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 5 May 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential for a false-negative result for Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella, and/or Shigella spp when used with the VERIGENE Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test Kit.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
VERIGENE Processor SP - Product Usage: intended for processing and identifying nucleic acids utilizing gold nanoparticle probe technology.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - United States (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, France, Greece, Japan, Netherlands, Turkey.
Questions about this recall
Is Verigene Processor SP recalled?
Yes. Luminex recalled Verigene Processor SP on 18 Mar 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1488-2021.
Why was it recalled?
Potential for a false-negative result for Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella, and/or Shigella spp when used with the VERIGENE Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test Kit.
Which lots are affected?
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Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - United States (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, France, Greece, Japan, Netherlands, Turkey.
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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