FDAClass IISeptember 6, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Compact 30 recall: Software Issue

VITEK¿ 2 Compact 30, REF numbers: 27530 and 27530R (clinical), and 27630 and 17630R (industry) software and reagent cards designed for the…

Why was VITEK¿ 2 Compact 30 recalled?

Customers have reported that some VITEK¿ 2 cards are staying in preliminary status, not finalizing after ejection from the instrument, and not allowing cards in subsequent carousel slots to be processed. The issue was reported to occur on VITEK¿ 2 Compact 15 and Compact 30 systems following a system software update to version 8.01.

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?

VITEK¿ 2 Compact 15 and Compact 30 instruments previously manufactured/installed with VITEK¿ 2 System software versions prior to 5.01, and currently being upgraded to version 8.01.

Product
VITEK¿ 2 Compact 30, REF numbers: 27530 and 27530R (clinical), and 27630 and 17630R (industry) software and reagent cards designed for the…
Recalling firm
Biomerieux Inc
Quantity
9234 units
Distribution
Worldwide
Recall date
September 6, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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