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Device product

VITEK2 GP-ID, REF 21342 IVD

Z-0074-2018

October 11, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomerieux Inc
Event
Event 78288
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
5672 cartons
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0074-2018

Official wording

Reason: Customers have reported, and an internal investigation has confirmed, occurrences of atypical negative O129R reactions for Enterococcus casseliflavus ATCC)R) 700327(TM) in association with three (3) VITEK(R) 2 GP ID Lots, causing failure of the Quality Control (QC) testing for the VITEK(R) 2 GP ID card. In accordance with the VITEK(R) 2 GP ID Instructions For Use, the expected O129R reaction for ATCC(R) 700327(TM) strain is positive. As a precaution, bioM¿rieux is also including in the scope of this notice all GP ID card lots manufactured with the same raw materials.

Code information: UDI 03573026131920, Lot Number 2420348103

Distribution pattern: worldwide

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Customers have reported, and an internal investigation has confirmed, occurrences of atypical negative O129R reactions for Enterococcus casseliflavus ATCC)R) 700327(TM) in association with three (3) VITEK(R) 2 GP ID Lots, causing failure of the Quality Control (QC) testing for the VITEK(R) 2 GP ID card. In accordance with the VITEK(R) 2 GP ID Instructions For Use, the expected O129R reaction for ATCC(R) 700327(TM) strain is positive. As a precaution, bioM¿rieux is also including in the scope of this notice all GP ID card lots manufactured with the same raw materials.

Field note

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