BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ERIC (Electronic RapID Compendium) Version 1.0.77, Catalog Number R8323600, used in conjunction with: remel RapID Yeast Plus System is a qualitative micromethod employing conventional and chromogenic substrates for the identification of medically important yeast, yeast-like, and related organisms isolated from human clinical specimens. A complete listing of the organisms addressed by the RapID Yeast Plus System is given in the RapID Yeast Plus Differential Chart. RapID" YEAST PLUS System, Catalog No. R8311007. 4 hour identification of yeast based on enzyme technology. Database includes over 40 taxa. Requires Inoculation Fluid, REF R8325106. CE, 20 Panels/Kit The responsible firm name on the product labeling is Remel, 12076 Santa Fe Dr., Lenexa, KS 66215-3594

    Recall: Z-0870-2010 · Initiated October 28, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0870-2010
    Event Number
    53800
    Firm
    Remel, Inc
    FEI Number
    1924669
    Product Code
    JXB
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software design
    Initiated
    October 28, 2009
    Posted
    February 26, 2010
    Terminated
    March 3, 2010
    Address
    12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS, 66215-3519

    Description

    ERIC (Electronic RapID Compendium) Version 1.0.77, Catalog Number R8323600, used in conjunction with: remel RapID Yeast Plus System is a qualitative micromethod employing conventional and chromogenic substrates for the identification of medically important yeast, yeast-like, and related organisms isolated from human clinical specimens. A complete listing of the organisms addressed by the RapID Yeast Plus System is given in the RapID Yeast Plus Differential Chart. RapID" YEAST PLUS System, Catalog No. R8311007. 4 hour identification of yeast based on enzyme technology. Database includes over 40 taxa. Requires Inoculation Fluid, REF R8325106. CE, 20 Panels/Kit The responsible firm name on the product labeling is Remel, 12076 Santa Fe Dr., Lenexa, KS 66215-3594

    Reason

    There is an error in Version 1.0.77 of the electronic code compendium (ERIC) software. The error is limited to the database corresponding to the R8311007 RapID Yeast Plus System. The database erroneously includes Candida dubliniensis as well as displays an incorrect temperature range as an accessory test for codes with an overlap between Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis. When using the

    Action

    The firm issued an "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE" dated October 29, 2009. After completion of the firm's investigation and risk assessment, Remel decided to notify customers of this situation and quarantine any remaining units on hand. The notification provided the consignees with instructions for obtaining and downloading the software patch. A response form was included with the recall letter and the consignee was asked to complete the form and return it to Remel. The consignees should contact the Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 (USA) or 913-888-0939 (International), if they have inquiries concerning this advisory.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: USA, Europe and Canada

    Quantity

    143 units of software