FDA recall record

bioMerieux VIDAS Varicella Zoster IgG (VZG) antibody IVD, kit recall — FDA Z-1107-2020

Two batches of VIDAS Varicella-Zoster IgG (VZG ref 30217) may yield an invalid calibration which may delay the patient's sample result or a valid…

Class IIclassification
Z-1107-2020official record ID
Feb 19, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1107-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmbioMerieux, Inc.
Report dateFeb 19, 2020
Recall initiation dateDec 10, 2019
Quantity1,218 US units total (726 US, 492 OUS)
LocationDurham, NC, United States

Official product description

VIDAS Varicella Zoster IgG (VZG) antibody IVD, kit

Why the product was recalled

Two batches of VIDAS Varicella-Zoster IgG (VZG ref 30217) may yield an invalid calibration which may delay the patient's sample result or a valid calibration may lead to a false positive patient result.

Distribution information

Distributed nationwide and 9 units to Biomerieux Canada.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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