Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1601-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Biomerieux Inc. |
| Report date | May 20, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1,025/20-card cartons |
| Location | Hazelwood, MO, United States |
Official product description
Vitek 2 AST-YS06 REF 412 610, Fungal Susceptibility Card, 20 cards per carton, IVD. Intended for use with the Vitek 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in vitro test to determine the susceptibility of clinically significant yeasts to antifungal agents when used as instructed.
Why the product was recalled
The test kits have Out-of-Range-Low (OORL) Flucytosine QC results for Candida krusei ATCC 6258
Distribution information
Distributed only to foreign subsidiaries and distributors, including Canada and Mexico.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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