Reported Jan 5, 2022 · Terminated

RAPID 20 E, REF 20701, System for the identification of Enterobacteriaceae in 4 hours, 25 strips/package, 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?

  • RAPID 20 E, REF 20701, System for the identification of Enterobacteriaceae in 4 hours, 25 strips/package, IVD.
Lot codes and dates
    • Lot numbers 1008332150
    • Exp. 20-APR-2022
    • and 1008787180
    • Exp. 12-DEC-2022
Amount recalled
1,043 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

There is an error in the new version of the package insert. The Reading Table lists the incorrect color for a negative result for the CIT test.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Feb 10, 2025 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:37 PM UTC

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