Millipore Corporation LIGHT DIAGNOSTICS SimulFluor Flu A/Flu B DFA Kit Immunofluorescence Assay Cat. No. 3121 FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE Authorized Representative: Millipore (UK) Ltd. Fleming Road, Kirkton Campus Livingston EH54 7BN UK. Tel +44 1506 404000 Fax +44 1506 404073 MILLIPORE 28820 Single Oak Drive Temecula, CA 92590 " USA & Canada Phone: +1(800) 437-7500 " Fax: +1 (951) 676-9209. The kit consists of Catalog #5250 Simulfluor Flu A/B; Catalog #5010 Flu A/B Control Slide; Catalog #5013 Mounting F Recall

Check Your Product

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

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Certain lots of Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B Reagent may cross-react with Respiratory Synctial Virus. The continued use of Simulfluor Flu A / Flu B Reagent Catalog #5250 may lead to a potential misdiagnosis of influenza B.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Millipore is performing a voluntary recall by notifying customers and distributors by telephone on November 24, 2008. In addition, an Urgent: Medical Device Recall notification letter with the same date was sent via certified mail. Customers were advised to examine their stock immediately and discontinue the use of the specified lots. Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Effective Check Survey confirming disposal of defective lots and return this form to Millipore's Regulatory Department. Customer service is to be contacted at 1-800-437-7500 for replacement product. Millipore Corporation will issue credit or replace the recalled lots that customers currently have in inventory.

Distribution

As reported by FDA

AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KS, MA, MI, MS, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI