FDA Device

Biokit HSV-2 Rapid test Catalogue Number: 3000-28001. 20 test Kit. In Vitro Diagnostic test for Herpes Simplex Virus 2.

Hazard

Negative serum was giving a positive result Herpes Simplex Type 2 (HSV-2). It is possible that misdiagnosis (i.e., positive) could be made.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Biokit USA notified US Customers by fax on 2/18/10 of the reason for the kit recall and requested to discard any remaining units. Accounts were advised to retest patients or review test results. Questions are directed to the firm at 800-926-3353.

Products

Biokit HSV-2 Rapid test Catalogue Number: 3000-28001. 20 test Kit. In Vitro Diagnostic test for Herpes Simplex Virus 2.
Brand
Biokit U.S.A. Inc.
UPC
Batch M691 (expiry: 2010/09) Batch M699 (expiry 2010/12)

Units Affected

192 kits