Hologic, Inc. is recalling 380 Panther Fusion GBS Assay kits because the reagent cartridge pouches may have a weak seal. This defect can lead to invalid or incorrect diagnostic results, which could cause a delay in medical treatment for patients. These kits were sold to clinical laboratories and healthcare facilities across 20 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
A weak pouch seal may compromise the reagent used in testing, resulting in inaccurate Group B Streptococcus results. This poses a risk of incorrect diagnosis and subsequent delays in providing the correct treatment to patients.
Kit Lot 715927 contains Cartridge Lot 624907.
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