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Device product

Oxidase Reagent (ref: 55635): This test is used to detect the production of the enzyme cytochrome oxidase by bacteria. This enzyme is characteristic of the genus Neisseria and most species of Pseudomonas. It enables the differentiation of Gram (-) bacilli (1, 2). A microorganism differentiation and identification device is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of one or more components, such as differential culture media, biochemical reagents, and paper discs or paper strips impregnated with test reagents, that are usually contained in individual compartments and used to differentiate and identify selected microorganisms. The device aids in the diagnosis of disease.

Z-2172-2018

March 23, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
BioMerieux SA
Event
Event 80111
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4 boxes of OXIDASE REAGENT with 50 - 0.75ML bottles
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2172-2018

Official wording

Reason: A shipment to Guadeloupe suffered a temperature excursions up to 47.8¿C, exceeding the acceptable limits. After detection of the issue, Global Supply Chain QA asked the bioM¿rieux distributor in Guadeloupe to put products in quarantine in July 2017; After several reminders, the distributor informed in November 2017 that products were delivered to customers.

Code information: Oxidase Reagent (ref: 55635): Lot number 92366601

Distribution pattern: International distribution.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    A shipment to Guadeloupe suffered a temperature excursions up to 47.8¿C, exceeding the acceptable limits. After detection of the issue, Global Supply Chain QA asked the bioM¿rieux distributor in Guadeloupe to put products in quarantine in July 2017; After several reminders, the distributor informed in November 2017 that products were delivered to customers.