Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

API NIH (REF 10400). ZYM B reagent is used and Recalled by BioMerieux SA Due to bioMerieux identified a visual defect and activity issue...

Date: March 6, 2014
Company: BioMerieux SA
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 SA directly.

Affected Products

API NIH (REF 10400). ZYM B reagent is used and included inside of API NH (REF 10400) and API Listeria (10300). All of the API's are standardized systems combining several biochemical tests that enable group or species identification of most microorganisms.

Quantity: 33,853

Why Was This Recalled?

bioMerieux identified a visual defect and activity issue on the ZYM B reagent (REF 70493) and FB reagent (REF 70562). The activity issue lead to a false negative result of some Rapid ID 32 strips and API biochemical tests using the ZYM B reagent or FB reagent

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About BioMerieux SA

BioMerieux SA has 45 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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