FDA Device

Vysis LSI p16 (9p21)/CEP 9 (9p11-q11) Dual Color Probe Set; a locus specific identifier DNA probe consisting of a mixture of the LSI p16 probe labeled with a SpectrumOrange and the CEP 9 probe labeled with a SpectrumGreen fluorophore, accompanied with LSI/WCP Hybridization Buffer; 20 evaluations; Vysis Inc., Downers Grove, IL 60515; order number 32-190078

Hazard

The DNA-Probe has a target size of ~300 Kb region instead of the labeled ~190 Kb region.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Abbott Molecular sent letters dated October 2005 to their direct laboratory accounts on 10/28/05 via first class certified mail. The accounts were informed of the discrepancy between the actual size and region of coverage produced by the affected lots and that described in the product literature. The accounts were instructed to assess the impact of this discrepancy on the use of the product in their laboratory and to retain a copy of the letter with any of the affected product remaining in their inventory.

Products

Vysis LSI p16 (9p21)/CEP 9 (9p11-q11) Dual Color Probe Set; a locus specific identifier DNA probe consisting of a mixture of the LSI p16 probe labeled with a SpectrumOrange and the CEP 9 probe labeled
Brand
Abbott Molecular
UPC
order number 32-190078, lots 42919, 45942, 53417, 57026, 59938, 60858

Units Affected

749 kits