FDAClass IISeptember 27, 2017

Vitek(r) 2 GP recall

VITEK(R) 2 GP, REF 21342, IVD, UDI 03573026131920, bioMerieux, Inc. VITEK(R) 2 is an automated system consisting of instruments, software and reagent…

Why was Vitek(r) 2 GP recalled?

Customer reports have indicated occurrences of atypical negative O129R reactions for Enterococcus casseliflavus ATCC(R) 700327(TM) in association with VITEK(R) 2 GP ID Lot 2420240403 and 2420303403, causing failure of the Quality Control (QC) testing for the VITEK(R) 2 GP ID card. The expected O129R reaction for ATCC¿ 700327(TM) strain is positive.

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?

Lot Number 2420240403, Exp. 24-JUL-18, 2420303403, Exp 24-SEP-2018

Product
VITEK(R) 2 GP, REF 21342, IVD, UDI 03573026131920, bioMerieux, Inc. VITEK(R) 2 is an automated system consisting of instruments, software and reagent…
Recalling firm
Biomerieux Inc
Quantity
11,703 cartons
Distribution
US and Angola, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Congo, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Recall date
September 27, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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