Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

VITEK2 GP-ID Recalled by Biomerieux Inc Due to Customers have reported, and an internal investigation has...

Date: October 11, 2017
Company: Biomerieux Inc
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 Biomerieux Inc directly.

Affected Products

VITEK2 GP-ID, REF 21342 IVD

Quantity: 5672 cartons

Why Was This Recalled?

Customers have reported, and an internal investigation has confirmed, occurrences of atypical negative O129R reactions for Enterococcus casseliflavus ATCC)R) 700327(TM) in association with three (3) VITEK(R) 2 GP ID Lots, causing failure of the Quality Control (QC) testing for the VITEK(R) 2 GP ID card. In accordance with the VITEK(R) 2 GP ID Instructions For Use, the expected O129R reaction for ATCC(R) 700327(TM) strain is positive. As a precaution, bioM¿rieux is also including in the scope of this notice all GP ID card lots manufactured with the same raw materials.

Where Was This Sold?

worldwide

About Biomerieux Inc

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