VIDAS NT-pro-BNP Product Usage: VIDAS¿ NTproBNP — Class III medical device recall Z-2779-2016
Terminated recall by Biomerieux France Chemin De L'Or, reported 2016-09-21, distributed nationwide. Due to a packaging error; The kit does not contain the correct number of C1 or C2 control vials.
| Recall number | Z-2779-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Biomerieux France Chemin De L'Or, Marcy L'Etoile, N/A, France |
| Recall initiated | 2016-04-15 |
| Classified | 2016-09-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-09-21 |
| Terminated | 2017-07-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 229 kits |
| Lot numbers | 1004474560 |
Product
VIDAS NT-pro-BNP Product Usage: VIDAS¿ NTproBNP (PBNP) is an automated quantitative test for use on the instruments of the VIDAS family for the determination of N terminal fragment of Btype natriuretic peptide in human serum or plasma (lithium heparin) using the ELFA technique (EnzymeLinked Fluorescent Assay). The VIDAS NTproBNP (PBNP) test is used as an aid in the diagnosis of suspected congestive heart failure.
Reason for recall
Due to a packaging error; The kit does not contain the correct number of C1 or C2 control vials.
Machine access
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