FDAClass ISeptember 18, 2013

Microscan plus Negative Combo 3 Sold outside of US recall

Microscan plus Negative Combo 3 Sold outside of US only. Product Usage: MicroScan¿ Synergies plus¿ Panels & MicroScan¿ Rapids plus (Negative)…

Why was Microscan plus Negative Combo 3 Sold outside of US recalled?

Confirmed increase in false susceptible and false intermediate misreads for Imipenem and/or meropenum on Synergies plus Negative and rap ID/S plus Negative panels read on Walk Away System.

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?

Internal Number - B1016-201; Catalog Number - 10444600

Product
Microscan plus Negative Combo 3 Sold outside of US only. Product Usage: MicroScan¿ Synergies plus¿ Panels & MicroScan¿ Rapids plus (Negative)…
Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Quantity
57,600 panels in total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of: AK, SC, IA, MO GA, WI, TX, KS, CA, IL, CO, AZ, SD, IN, MD, FL, MN and the countries of:Japan, France, Algeria, Germany, Austria, Romania, Russian Federation, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Belgium, Great Britain, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Qutar, Poland, Iraq, Unite Arab Emrites, Algeria, Oman, Greece, Portugal, and Ireland.
Recall date
September 18, 2013
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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