C. Difficile Toxin Gene Amplification Assay
Microbiology · 21 CFR 866.3130
Amplification assay for the detection of c. Difficile toxin genes from stool specimens of symptomatic patients.
Recent MDR events
31 adverse event reports on file
- BD MAX¿ CDIFF (US)Apr 2, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00073
- BD MAX¿ CDIFF (US)Mar 19, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00057
- BD MAX¿ CDIFF (US)Mar 19, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00058
- BD MAX¿ CDIFF (US)Mar 19, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00060
- BD MAX¿ CDIFF (US)Mar 19, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00059
- BD MAX¿ CDIFF (US)Mar 19, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00061
- BD MAX¿ CDIFFMar 6, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00045
- BD MAX¿ CDIFFMar 6, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00044
- BD MAX¿ CDIFFMar 6, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00041
- BD MAX¿ CDIFFMar 6, 2026MalfunctionGeneohm Sciences Canada, Inc. (bd Diagnostics)3007420875-2026-00046
Event type breakdown
Most-reported manufacturers
Recalls
8 recall events for this product code
- Meridian Bioscience IncOpen, ClassifiedJan 5, 2026
Revogene C. difficile, in vitro diagnostic assay intended for use with the Revogene instrument, Catalog Number 410300
The affected lots show a decline in performance over time, which may lead to false-negative results.
Z-1019-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Becton Dickinson & Co.Open, ClassifiedOct 23, 2025
BD MAX System, for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use, labeled as the following:
Product service credentials used by some BD technical support teams to access certain BD products were accessed by an unauthorized actor. Until these product service credentials are updated, there is a risk of unauthorized access that may impact the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the relevant products and associated data.
Z-0238-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Becton Dickinson & Co.Open, ClassifiedDec 3, 2024
BD MAX System, BD MAX Instrument
BD confirmed that product service credentials used by some BD technical support teams to access certain BD products were accessed by an unauthorized actor. Until these product service credentials are updated, there is a risk of unauthorized access that may impact the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the relevant products and associated data.
Z-0590-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - Luminex CorporationOpen, ClassifiedJun 28, 2023
VERIGENE Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test, REF 30-002-022
It is possible that in rare instances the VERIGENE CDF Nucleic Acid Test Kit (Part No. 20-005-022) and the VERIGENE Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test Kit (Part No. 20-005-023) could provide a false-negative result due to hydrophobic characteristics in specific FLOQSwab lots.
Z-2024-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - Luminex CorporationOpen, ClassifiedAug 15, 2019
ARIES C. difficile Assay , REF 50-10018, UDI # 00840487100059
Through internal investigation, it was discovered that a portion of side cassette assemblies (SCAs) back side seal (BSS) did not meet design specification, resulting in partially sealed SCAs. The impact of a partial seal of the BSS could result in potential decrease of volume for each solution in the SCAs and decreased sensitivity or stability of the assay.
Z-2287-2019 · View FDA record ↗ - Nanosphere, Inc.TerminatedSep 23, 2014
The Verigene Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test (CDF) is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection of toxin A (tcdA), tox
Nanosphere has received several reports relating to an increased rate of Processing Errors during procedures performed on the Processor SP caused by Tips in Tip Holder Assemblies for the following products and lots of Extraction Trays.
Z-2682-2014 · View FDA record ↗ - Nanosphere, Inc.TerminatedAug 8, 2014
Nanosphere Verigene
Nanosphere has received report of an increased rate of "No Call - INT CTL 2" results for the Internal Control 2 (INT CTL 2) when negative samples are tested with certain lots of CDF Amplification Trays (20-011-022), which are contained in the CDF Amplification Reagent Kit (20-012-022); specifically for lots 061913022D and 071813022E.
Z-2168-2014 · View FDA record ↗ - Luminex CorporationOpen, ClassifiedUnknown
Verigene CDF Nucleic Acid Test, Part No. 30-002-22
There is a potential for false negative results using VERIGENE CDF Stool PREP KIT and VERIGENE EP Stool PREP KIT due to hydrophobic characteristics of the swab.
Z-1334-2022 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
19 firms currently registered for this product code
Diasorin Molecular Llc
CYPRESS, CA, US
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH, US
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
PLEASANTON, CA, US
Ortho-clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
ATHENS, OH, US
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Branchburg, NJ, US
Meridian Bioscience Canada Inc.
Quebec, CA
Sanicure Bv
SCHIPHOL Noord-Holland, NL
Roche Diagnostics Gmbh
MANNHEIM Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Luminex Corporation
Northbrook, IL, US
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
SPARKS, MD, US
Roche Diagnostics International Ltd.
ROTKREUZ Zug, CH
Qiagen, Gmbh
HILDEN North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Geneohm Sciences Canada, Ulc.
Quebec, CA
510(k) clearances
17 clearances for this product code
- Cepheid®Feb 28, 2025
K243730 · Xpert C. difficile/Epi
- Vela Operations USANov 14, 2023
K232092 · Great Basin Toxigenic C. difficile Direct Test (CDF2)
- Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Oct 20, 2021
K212427 · cobas Cdiff nucleic acid test for use on the cobas Liat System
- Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Sep 9, 2021
K210385 · cobas Cdiff nucleic acid test for use on the cobas Liat System
- Genepoc, Inc.Nov 22, 2017
K172569 · GenePOC CDiff
- Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Sep 12, 2017
K171770 · cobas Cdiff Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas Liat System
- Luminex CorporationJul 21, 2017
K171441 · ARIES C. difficile Assay Complete Kit, ARIES C. difficile Assay Protocol File Kit, ARIES C. difficile Assay Kit (24 cassettes), ARIES Stool Resuspension Kit
- Quidel CorporationMay 11, 2017
K170491 · Solana C. difficile Assay