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Medical device recalls 2017

VITEK2 GP-ID — Class II medical device recall Z-0074-2018

Terminated recall by Biomerieux Inc, reported 2017-11-15. Customers have reported, and an internal investigation has confirmed, occurrences of atypical negative O129R r

Recall numberZ-0074-2018
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmBiomerieux Inc, Hazelwood, MO, United States
Recall initiated2017-10-11
Classified2017-11-08
Reported by FDA2017-11-15
Terminated2020-11-09
Quantity5,672 cartons
UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI03573026131920
Lot numbers2420348103
Model numbers21342IVD

Product

VITEK2 GP-ID, REF 21342 IVD

Reason for recall

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.

Machine access

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