The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1400-2022·Announced 2022-08-17

Viral Transport Container Distributed Without FDA Clearance or Guidance Compliance

Haimen Shengbang Laboratory Equipment recalled 100,000 viral transport containers distributed without FDA clearance and outside FDA guidance, affecting facilities in California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and China.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls cannot be scored below 4 (Severe). Although no illnesses or injuries are reported, the unauthorized distribution of a medical device outside of FDA guidance and without FDA clearance constitutes a serious regulatory violation.

Plain-English summary

Haimen Shengbang Laboratory Equipment Co. Ltd. is recalling the HXBL/WETEX/Genesis Biomedical Viral Transport Container, Custom Made. The recall affects approximately 100,000 units distributed worldwide, including United States distribution in California, Florida, Illinois, and New York.

The product was distributed without FDA clearance and outside of FDA guidance for viral transport media. The device was not authorized for distribution in its current form.

Affected organizations should stop use of these containers and contact Haimen Shengbang Laboratory Equipment Co. Ltd. or their supplier regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
HXBL/WETEX/Genesis Biomedical Viral Transport Container, Custom Made
Manufacturer
Haimen Shengbang Laboratory Equipment Co. Ltd.
Hazard
  • missing-fda-clearance
  • vtm-non-compliance

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • No UDI. All lots distributed in the US.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.