Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2323-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Trek Diagnostic Systems |
| Report date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 23, 2012 |
| Quantity | 333 units |
| Location | Cleveland, OH, United States |
Official product description
VersaTREK Windows Software, Version 5.4.3 is a component of the VersaTrek System. The Software CD will be individually packaged using a standard CD plastic case and placed into a standard CD mailer The VersaTREK System is for cultivating and recovering microorganisms, especially bacteria and yeasts, from blood and other normally sterile body fluids.
Why the product was recalled
Review of instrument software databases and investigation of two customer reports determined that on rare occasions (less than 0.3%), following the removal of a positive signaling bottle from the VersaTREK instrument, the positive test result inadvertently reverted to a negative result in the instrument database.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO , CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Internationally to the countries of Bahamas, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, and United Kingdom
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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