FDAClass IIOctober 31, 2018

Bact/alert Virtuo System recall

BACT/ALERT VIRTUO system, A Unit, with Version R2.0 Firmware Product Usage: The BacT/ALERT VIRTU Microbial Detection System is an automated microbial…

Why was Bact/alert Virtuo System recalled?

The BACT/ALERT VIRTUO Instrument Firmware version R2.0 allows relocation of the four (4) resident calibration standards so that Field System Engineers (FSE) can service the associated cells P24 - P27, where the calibration standards typically reside. If the calibration standards are not returned to the designated locations, an anomaly may occur.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Reference Number 411660, UDI 03573026369767, all serial numbers

Product
BACT/ALERT VIRTUO system, A Unit, with Version R2.0 Firmware Product Usage: The BacT/ALERT VIRTU Microbial Detection System is an automated microbial…
Recalling firm
bioMerieux, Inc.
Quantity
516 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WV. Distributed internationally to Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Myanmar, Serbia, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Qatar, Costa Rica, Croatia, Panama, Estonia, Israel, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Kuwait.
Recall date
October 31, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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