The CEP 8 SpectrumGreen (SG) ASR Probe Kit, 20ul (list 06J37-018) is an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) containing a single vial of CEP 8 spectrum green probe and a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Chromosome enumeration probes (CEP) are chromosome-specific FISH probes that hybridize to highly repetitive human satellite DNA sequences, usually located near centromeres. CEP signals enable the identification and enumeration of human chromosomes in interphase and metaphase cells from fresh and archived
Hazard
20 kits of CEP 8 SG ASR Probe (list 06J37-018, lot 440023), contained Vysis CEP 4 (Alpha Satellite) SG Probe, 20u, (part 32-112004 lot 438814), instead of the expected CEP 8 probe.
What You Should Do
Remedy
Customers were sent Field Correction Notices dated 3/28/13 instructing them to inspect their CEP 8 SpectrumGreen Probe kits for the presence of CEP4 probe vials. If any CEP4 vials are discovered, customers should contact their local Abbott Molecular Technical Support Represtative for coordination of reagent replacement with the correct CEP8 vial. If customers have any specific questions they can contact Abbott Molecular at 1-800-553-7042, Option 2.
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The CEP 8 SpectrumGreen (SG) ASR Probe Kit, 20ul (list 06J37-018) is an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) containing a single vial of CEP 8 spectrum green probe and a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Chrom
- Brand
- Abbott Molecular
- UPC
- List Number: 06J37-018; Lot Number: 440023
Units Affected
20 kits