FDA Recall Terminated

VIDAS Lyme IgG and IgM LYT, Ref #30 298, containing 60 LYT STR (reagent strip labels), 2 x 30 LYT SPR (Solid Phase Receptable) pouches, 1 x 1.5 ml LYT C1 (human) (positive control bottle), 1 x 1.5 ml LYT C2 (human) (negative control bottle), and 1 x 1.5 ml LYT S1 (human) (standard bottle). The responsible firm on the kit label is bioMerieux sa, 69280 Marcy l''Etoile France. The responsible firm on the insert is bioMerieux, Inc., Durham, NC.

Recall: Z-0316-04 · Initiated October 28, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0316-04
Event Number
27577
Firm
Biomerieux, Inc.
FEI Number
1039284
Product Code
LSR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 28, 2003
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
August 13, 2004
Address
100 Rodolphe St, Durham, NC, 27712-9402

Description

VIDAS Lyme IgG and IgM LYT, Ref #30 298, containing 60 LYT STR (reagent strip labels), 2 x 30 LYT SPR (Solid Phase Receptable) pouches, 1 x 1.5 ml LYT C1 (human) (positive control bottle), 1 x 1.5 ml LYT C2 (human) (negative control bottle), and 1 x 1.5 ml LYT S1 (human) (standard bottle). The responsible firm on the kit label is bioMerieux sa, 69280 Marcy l''Etoile France. The responsible firm on the insert is bioMerieux, Inc., Durham, NC.

Reason

Kit may contain incorrect components

Action

Recall letters dated 10/28/03 were issued via regular mail instructing the customer to examine the kits to determine whether they contain the CMV IgG SPRS and destroy them if found.

Distribution

Distribution was made nationwide to hospitals and laboratories.

Quantity

329 kits