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Medium RiskFDA Device
Medical Devices/Diagnostic Equipment

Hologic Rapid fFN Specimen Collection Kits Recalled for Incorrect Buffer Levels

Agency Publication Date: February 4, 2025
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Summary

Hologic, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,351 Rapid fFN Specimen Collection kits because the included transport tubes may be empty or have incorrect levels of extraction buffer. These kits are used by healthcare professionals to collect samples that help determine the risk of preterm delivery in pregnant individuals. No incidents or injuries have been reported at this time.

Risk

Incorrect buffer levels in the collection tubes can cause the testing system to produce invalid results, false positives, or false negatives. This could lead to unnecessary medical interventions or a failure to provide necessary care for patients at risk of preterm delivery.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects the Rapid fFN Specimen Collection kit (Part Number 71738-001) containing Specimen Collection Tubes (Part Number 71550-001) with lot numbers 901164, 901165, and 904850.
  2. Stop using the recalled collection kits and tubes immediately.
  3. Contact Hologic, Inc. or your diagnostic laboratory distributor to arrange for the return, replacement, or correction of any remaining affected inventory.
  4. Call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO-FDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled product. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: Rapid fFN Specimen Collection kit (including Specimen Collection Tube)
Model / REF:
71738-001
71550-001
Lot Numbers:
901164
901165
904850
UDI:
25420045514765

The Collection Tube (PN: 71550-001) is a component of the Specimen Collection kit (PN: 71738-001). Tubes were manufactured by MML Diagnostics Packaging and packaged by Hologic.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96116
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Hologic, Inc.
Sold By: Hologic, Inc.; Healthcare providers; Diagnostic laboratories
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1351 units
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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