Hazard

Diagnostic Error recalls

397 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 397
Critical: 1
Severe: 12
Most recent: 2026-08-26

Of the 397 diagnostic error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 12 (3%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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101–125 of 397

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1212-2023·2023-03-15
Blood Sample Collection Kits Shipped With Incorrect Identification Labels
LetsGetChecked Blood Sample Collection kits were distributed with incorrect shipping labels that assigned samples to wrong users. This could result in incorrect Hepatitis C Virus test results or rejected samples due to demographic mismatches.
Product
LetsGetChecked Blood Sample Collection kit-In vitro diagnostic medical device specifically intended for the primary containment and preservation of blood samples.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1106-2023·2023-02-15
Roche Influenza A/B and RSV Test Kit Recalled for False Negative Results
Roche Molecular Systems recalled 727 diagnostic test kits used to detect influenza and RSV due to reports of false negative influenza A results that could delay proper diagnosis and treatment.
Product
cobas Influenza A/B & RSV UC (Utility Channel) Qualitative nucleic acid test for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems; Material number 09233962190
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1105-2023·2023-02-15
Roche cobas Influenza Test Recall Due to False Negative Results
Roche Molecular Systems is recalling its cobas Influenza A/B & SARS-CoV-2 test because it has reported false negative results for Influenza A, which may delay diagnosis and treatment.
Product
cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Qualitative nucleic acid test for use on the cobas 5800/6800/8800 Systems; Material Number 09446125190
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0907-2023·2023-01-18
VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay kits recalled for light staining causing false-negative results
Ventana Medical Systems recalled 8,927 VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay kits worldwide due to light staining that can cause false-negative immunotherapy marker test results affecting cancer treatment decisions.
Product
VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (Class III, US IVD) 07709374001 VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (CE IVD Predictive) 08008540001 VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) IHC Assay (CE IVD Analytical) 07011571001
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0949-2023·2023-01-18
IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin test kits recalled for reduced analytical sensitivity
Siemens is recalling 717 IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin test kits because they may not accurately measure thyroglobulin levels. Inaccurate results could affect monitoring of thyroid cancer patients.
Product
IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin (US)- For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems Analyzers (IMMULITE 2000/ IMMULITE 2000 XPi) for the quantitative measurement of thyroglobulin in serum or heparinized plasma, as an aid in monitoring patients who have undergone thyroi
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0473-2023·2022-12-21
BBL Chocolate II Agar laboratory culture media recalled for nutrient deficiency
BBL Chocolate II Agar culture media manufactured by Becton Dickinson contains reduced nutrients and may cause false negative results in laboratory bacterial identification testing.
Product
BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria species. Catalog (Ref) Number: 221267
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0334-2023·2022-12-14
Sensititre STP6F diagnostic plates may report false antibiotic susceptibility results
Remel's Sensititre STP6F diagnostic plates may produce false susceptible results for Gram-negative bacteria when tested with certain antibiotics, potentially leading to inappropriate treatment decisions.
Product
Thermo SCIENTIFIC, Sensititre STP6F, Gram Negative IVD AST
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0331-2023·2022-12-14
Medical Diagnostic Plate Recalled for False Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Results
Remel Inc is recalling 588 units of the Sensititre Gram Negative IVD AST diagnostic plate due to false susceptible test results for certain bacteria when tested with specific antibiotics. The defect could lead to incorrect treatment decisions.
Product
Thermo SCIENTIFIC, Sensititre CMC5VGNF, Gram Negative IVD AST
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0329-2023·2022-12-14
Sensititre GN7F Antibiotic Test Plates Recalled for Inaccurate Susceptibility Results
Remel Inc. recalled 8,073 units of Sensititre GN7F antibiotic susceptibility test plates after discovering they may report false results for certain bacteria, potentially leading to incorrect antibiotic treatment decisions.
Product
Thermo SCIENTIFIC, Sensititre GN7F, Gram Negative IVD AST
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0328-2023·2022-12-14
Medical Device Recall: Sensititre GN6F May Report False Antibiotic Susceptibility Results
The FDA recalled Sensititre GN6F Gram Negative antimicrobial susceptibility test plates (2,471 units) because they may report false results indicating bacteria are susceptible to certain antibiotics when they are actually resistant.
Product
Thermo SCIENTIFIC, Sensititre GN6F, Gram Negative IVD AST
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0355-2023·2022-12-14
Siemens IMMULITE Testosterone Assay Recalled for Measurement Bias
Siemens is recalling two lots of its IMMULITE Total Testosterone Assay due to a confirmed 40% positive measurement bias at higher testosterone levels, which may delay diagnosis and require repeat testing.
Product
IMMULITE and IMMULITE 1000 Total Testosterone Assay- In vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE and IMMULITE 1000 Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of total testosterone in serum and heparinized plasma.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0345-2023·2022-12-07
Accelerate PhenoTest BC Kit Recall Due to False Positive Bacterial Identification
Accelerate Diagnostics is recalling 200 kits of the Accelerate PhenoTest BC diagnostic test due to improperly formulated FISH probes that may produce false positive results for Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus bacteria.
Product
Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit REF 10101018
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
31 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0232-2023·2022-11-23
BD Phoenix diagnostic panel misformulated minocycline causes false resistance reporting
BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107 diagnostic panels contain misformulated minocycline that may produce false antibiotic resistance results, potentially delaying appropriate patient treatment.
Product
BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107: The Phoenix PMIC/ID panel is used for the rapid identification and susceptibility of most aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram-positive bacteria of human origin with selected antimicrobial agents when used with the BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology Syst
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0097-2023·2022-10-26
Medical Device Recall: Roche cobas 5800 False Results Due to Baseline Anomalies
Roche Molecular Systems recalls the cobas 5800 PCR testing instrument due to false positive and invalid results caused by anomalous baselines. This may lead to erroneous or delayed diagnoses.
Product
cobas 5800 instrument, Material No. 08707464001. Used for automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in laboratory settings.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1652-2022·2022-09-07
RT-PCR Kit Recalled Due to False Positive Test Results
Qiagen's FGFR RGQ RT-PCR Kit may produce false positive results, leading to incorrect lab reports. This could expose cancer patients to inappropriate or suboptimal treatment.
Product
FGFR RGQ RT-PCR Kit (RUO, not IVD) REF 8747010
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
4 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1660-2022·2022-09-07
ARCHITECT STAT Troponin-I Reagent Kit Recalled for Insufficient Blocking Agents
Abbott is recalling one lot of ARCHITECT STAT Troponin-I Reagent Kits due to insufficient heterophilic blocking agents in the conjugate, which may affect test accuracy.
Product
ARCHITECT STAT Troponin-I Reagent Kit, REF 2K41-27
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1650-2022·2022-09-07
FGFR cancer diagnostic kit recalled due to increased false positive results
Qiagen Sciences is recalling therascreen FGFR RT-PCR kits due to increased false positive rates. False results could lead patients to receive unnecessary cancer treatment.
Product
therascreen FGFR RGQ RT-PCR kit (US IVD) REF 874721
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
4 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1462-2022·2022-08-03
Medical imaging software may flip left-right brain image orientation
NordicBrainEX software versions 2.21-2.3.10 may export brain imaging with reversed left-right orientation in certain analysis scenarios, potentially causing diagnostic misinterpretation.
Product
nordicBrainEX, software versions 2.21 through 2.3.10
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1372-2022·2022-07-20
Blood gas test device recalled for inaccurate oxygen measurements
Siemens epoc BGEM Test Cards may produce inaccurate blood oxygen measurements, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessary respiratory treatment. The recall affects 263 boxes distributed across multiple states.
Product
epoc BGEM Test Card 25 Test Cards/box. In vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood Product Siemens SMN#/Model #: 10736515
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
10 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1340-2022·2022-07-13
Siemens Dimension LTNI Cardiac Troponin Test Positive Bias Recall
Siemens is recalling the Dimension LTNI cardiac troponin-I test due to positive bias in Lithium Heparin plasma samples, which may cause false-positive results and inappropriate medical intervention.
Product
Dimension LTNI -In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Siemens Material Number (SMN)/REF (Catalog Number): 10444896/RF521
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1341-2022·2022-07-13
Cardiac Troponin Diagnostic Test Recalled for Positive Bias in Plasma Samples
Siemens Dimension CTNI cardiac troponin test is recalled for positive bias (falsely elevated readings) in Lithium Heparin plasma samples, which may lead to misdiagnosis of myocardial infarction.
Product
Dimension CTNI-In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Siemens Material Number (SMN)/REF (Catalog Number): 10444905/RF421C
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1339-2022·2022-07-13
Imaging system software displays mirrored CT images during data loading
Siemens imaging systems with syngo VE20 software may display CT images mirrored horizontally and vertically when loading Toshiba data, potentially causing misinterpretation of patient positioning and inappropriate treatment.
Product
syngo Application software VE20 (Material Number 10848815) installed on the Artis pheno and Artis icono systems as follows: (1) Artis pheno Model Number:10849000 (2) Artis icono biplane Model Number: 11327600 (3) Artis icono floor Model Number: 11327700
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1252-2022·2022-06-15
Atellica IM 1300 Analyzers Incompatible with Software Can Produce Erroneous Thyroid Results
Siemens is recalling 1,566 Atellica IM 1300 Analyzers distributed worldwide because certain lots are incompatible with Test Definition version 1.4 and may generate incorrect total T3 thyroid test results.
Product
Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer - automated, immunoassay analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11066001
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1215-2022·2022-06-08
BD Anti-Kappa PE Flow Cytometry Reagent May Show Inaccurate Results
Becton Dickinson is recalling 199 units of BD Anti-Kappa PE flow cytometry reagent because samples may exhibit uncharacteristic flow profiles that could affect test accuracy.
Product
BD Anti-Kappa PE (Cat. No. 346587) is an analyte specific reagent for the Anti-Kappa antibody, which specifically recognizes the kappa light chains of human immunoglobulins. Anti-Kappa is used for in vitro identification of cells expressing the kappa light chains using flow cytom
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1214-2022·2022-06-08
BD Anti-Kappa Flow Cytometry Reagents Recalled for Uncharacteristic Flow Profiles
BD Anti-Kappa APC and PE reagents used in flow cytometry testing may exhibit uncharacteristic flow profiles, potentially affecting test accuracy. Worldwide distribution to 249 units across US states and Taiwan.
Product
BD Anti-Kappa APC (Cat. No. 341098) is an analyte specific reagent for the Anti-Kappa antibody, which specifically recognizes the kappa light chains of human immunoglobulins. Anti-Kappa is used for in vitro identification of cells expressing the kappa light chains using flow cyto
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide