Cytyc Prenatal Products/Hologic Inc. Rapid fFN for the TLi IQ system and specimen collection kit in the following configurations: 71738 Specimen Collection Kit (25 pack); manufactured by Hologic, Sunnyvale, CA. Medical device for use in assessment of preterm birth risk. Enzyme Immunoassay, Fetal Fibronectin and Device for Specimen Collection (code LIO). The Rapid fFN test is approved for the indication to aid to rapidly assess the risk of preterm delivery in = 7 or = 14 days from the time of cervicovaginal sample collection in p Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Product name change requires conversion to a different type of PMA and implies that the product could be used to assess whether a patient's pregnancy is full term, or to predict imminent delivery in women who are at full term gestation.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

The firm, Hologic, sent a "Important-Product Recall/Correction" letter dated December 18, 2009 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and the actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to 1) replace the directional inserts for the specimen collection kit and health care providers' brochure with provided instructions, 2) over-label specimen collection kit boxes with provided stickers and individual kits, 3) permanently destroy any marketing and educational materials with the "full term" name and 4) complete and return the CUSTOMER RECALL RESPONSE FORM via fax at 408-744-1905 or scan and email to recallfullterm@hologic.com. If you have any questions about this notification, please contact the Hotline (800-442-9892, Option 7# or 508-263-8510).