Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

HSV 2 Primers Recalled by Life Technologies Corporation Due to Firm received complaints that HSV-2 primers failed to...

Date: May 13, 2013
Company: Life Technologies Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Life Technologies Corporation directly.

Affected Products

HSV 2 Primers, Catalog #18081020. Analyte Specific Reagent. The HSV-2 primer pair is specific for HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus 2). For use in Clinical laboratories when developing their own diagnostic tests.

Quantity: 15 kits

Why Was This Recalled?

Firm received complaints that HSV-2 primers failed to amplify HSV-2 DNA.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Life Technologies Corporation

Life Technologies Corporation has 13 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report