FDAClass IIMarch 19, 2014

bioMerieux PREVI Isola System recall

bioMerieux PREVI Isola System (General purpose,microbiology, diagnostic Medical Device), (REF 29500/29500R), bioMerieux, Hazelwood, MO.

Why was bioMerieux PREVI Isola System recalled?

The firm has determined the product may fail to dispense the sample to the agar plate resulting in a "failure to dispense" in conjunction with urine specimens. This could lead to a "false" negative growth result.

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?

Serial number range: AS 180-00001 to AS 180-00476

Product
bioMerieux PREVI Isola System (General purpose,microbiology, diagnostic Medical Device), (REF 29500/29500R), bioMerieux, Hazelwood, MO.
Recalling firm
Biomerieux Inc
Quantity
471 instruments
Distribution
Distribution was made to AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA and WI.
Recall date
March 19, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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