FDA Recall Terminated

API 50 CH, Model 50300

Recall: Z-0243-2022 · Initiated September 30, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0243-2022
Event Number
88844
Firm
bioMerieux, Inc.
FEI Number
3002769706
Product Code
JSC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Initiated
September 30, 2021
Terminated
January 18, 2024
Address
100 Rodolphe St, Durham, NC, 27712-9402

Description

API 50 CH, Model 50300

Reason

There is potential to provide an incorrect organism identification.

Action

Notification letters were issued to customers via FedEx Priority Overnight mail during the week of October 4, 2021. Customers are asked to do the following: -Discontinue use of and discard any remaining inventory of lot 1008679230. -For tests previously performed using API 50 CH Ref. 50300 lot# 1008679230, we are asking you to identify any possible incorrect identification test result due to a false positive reaction of test 34, analyze the related risks and to determine appropriate actions, if relevant. -Complete the Acknowledgement Form in Attachment A and return it to your local bioMrieux representative to confirm receipt of this notice. -Distribute this information to all appropriate personnel in the laboratory, retain a copy in your files. -Contact your local bioMrieux representative for product compensation. Consignees will perform destruction activities at their site.

Distribution

Distribution in WI, NY, and SD

Quantity

1382 kits