Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2817-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | bioMerieux, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Quantity | 13,961,320 US |
| Location | Durham, NC, United States |
Official product description
bioMerieux VITEK 2 Gram Positive Cefoxitin Screen, VITEK 2 Gram Positive AST for Oxacillin, VITEK SYSTEMS General Susceptibility Card Cefotoxin and AST for Oxacillin bioMerieux VITEK 2 AST-P631 bioMerieux VITEK 2 AST-GP67 Test Kit bioMerieux VITEK 2 AST-GP71 Test Kit bioMerieux VITEK 2 AST-GP75 Test Kit bioMerieux VITEK 2 AST-GP78 Test Kit Components for an automated invitro diagnostic system consisting of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the ID and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.
Why the product was recalled
Customer reports indicated an increase in the rate of non-detected MRSA in association with the VITEK 2 AST-P631 product.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Curacao, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Indonesia, Israel, Hong Kong, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Paraguay, Singapore, Thailand, El Salvador, and Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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