Qiagen Sciences LLC is recalling 445 units of the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus (Reference Number 691224) due to identified faulty cartridges. These diagnostic test kits are used in clinical laboratories to detect respiratory infections. Using a faulty cartridge during testing could lead to false test results, which may result in incorrect patient diagnoses or treatment delays. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.
The faulty cartridges may provide inaccurate information about the presence of respiratory pathogens. False results can lead to patients receiving unnecessary treatments or failing to receive critical medical care for a serious infection.
Quantity affected: 445 units.
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