Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1059-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | bioMerieux, Inc. |
| Report date | May 18, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Quantity | 21,757 systems |
| Location | Durham, NC, United States |
Official product description
VITEK 2 Systems and VITEK 2 with MYLA.
Why the product was recalled
Software issue where results sent to the LIS via HL7 format for antibiotic screen tests and synergy tests do not include the user-corrected or AES-corrected interpretation. This can potentially lead to incorrect final screen/synergy test results at the LIS.
Distribution information
U.S. distribution of the FSCA to NC. OUS distribution of the FSCA to subsidiaries in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Sweden, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
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: Letter.
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