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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Vitek 2 AST-P641 REF 418 590 Gram Positive Susceptibility Card, 20 cards per carton, IVD. Intended for use with the Vitek 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in vitro test to determine the susceptibility of Staphylococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., and S. agalactiae.

Z-1403-2015

February 25, 2015

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Biomerieux Inc
Event
Event 70645
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
1505 cartons
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1403-2015

Official wording

Reason: The outer carton label and package insert for the recalled product incorrectly lists Streptococcus pneumoniae as an organism for intended use.

Code information: lot 741350820, expiration 22JUL16; lot 741340920, expiration 14APR16;

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution to United Kingdom and Turkey. NO U.S. distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The outer carton label and package insert for the recalled product incorrectly lists Streptococcus pneumoniae as an organism for intended use.