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Biomerieux Inc: bioMrieux VITEK 2 NH ID Test Kit Product Usage: Is an automated system consisting of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the ID and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Recall number
Z-2874-2018
Recalling firm
Biomerieux Inc
Product
bioMrieux VITEK 2 NH ID Test Kit Product Usage: Is an automated system consisting of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the ID and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-01-23
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2021-07-13
Reason
Missing desiccant.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
bioMrieux sent to customers letter requesting the following actions; - Please confirm this letter has been distributed and reviewed by all appropriate personnel within your organization. - Please dispose of any VITEK 2 NH ID test kits, Lot 2450570403, in your stock that were received prior to 25-JAN-2018 and do not have a blue sticker on the carton. Please contact your local bioMrieux representative for replacement of destroyed test kits. - Please store this letter with your bioMrieux VITEK 2 System documentation. - Complete the attached Acknowledgement Form and return it to your local bioMrieux representative. bioMrieux, Inc. is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products, and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused your business. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local bioMrieux representative.
Quantity
57 cartons
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT. VA. VT. WA. WI, and WV
Lot, serial or model codes
Batch/Lot: 245057043 Exp. Date 19JUN2019
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JST
Firm FEI
1950204
Firm city
Hazelwood
Firm state
MO
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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