Reported Nov 15, 2017 · Terminated
VITEK2 GP-ID, REF 21342 IVD
Biomerieux Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Biomerieux Inc · 595 Anglum Rd · Hazelwood, MO · 63042-2320
Is this the product you have?
VITEK2 GP-IDREF 21342 IVD
- Lot codes and dates
UDI 03573026131920Lot Number 2420348103
- Amount recalled
- 5672 cartons
Why it was 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.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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