VITEK 2 - AST Test kits (in vitro diagnostic test cards for antimicrobial susceptibility): a) ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1464-2024 - Class I, March 14, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1464-2024 |
| Classification | Class I - Serious risk |
| Date Initiated | March 14, 2024 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Biomerieux Inc |
| Location | Hazelwood, MO |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 49215 units |
Product Description
VITEK 2 - AST Test kits (in vitro diagnostic test cards for antimicrobial susceptibility): a) AST-N334, REF 418984; b) AST-GN95, REF 421982; c) AST-GN99, REF 423102; d) AST-N390, REF 423340; e) AST-N391, REF 423341; f) AST-N392, REF 423342; g) AST-N395, REF 423491; h) AST-N401, REF 423643; i) AST-N402, REF 423644; j) AST-N404, REF 423664; k) AST-N802, REF 423706; l) AST-N405, REF 423864; m) AST-N417, REF 423880; n) AST-N408, REF 423924; o) AST-N409, REF 423925; p) AST-N420, REF 424039; q) AST-N423, REF 424042; r) AST-N422, REF 424056; s) AST-N436, REF 424440; t) AST-N809, REF 424703; u) AST-N806, REF 424709; v) AST-N807, REF 424710; w) AST-N808, REF 424711; x) AST-N810, REF 424712; y) AST-N812, REF 424721
Reason for Recall
Ceftriaxone (cro02n) concentration errors associated with specific recently manufactured test kits which would have the potential for for false susceptible results. The risk is present for isolates that have a result of MIC=0.5, 1, 2.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide
Lot / Code Information
a) AST-N334, REF 418984, UDI/DI 3573026490720, Lot/Serial Numbers: 7742790503, 7742805403, 7742828503, 7742830203; b) AST-GN95, REF 421982, UDI/DI 3573026565923, Lot/Serial Numbers: 6852740103, 6852751503, 6852778503, 6852811503; c) AST-GN99, REF 423102, UDI/DI 3573026608132, Lot/Serial Numbers: 6892721103, 6892727403, 6892740503, 6892740403, 6892743503, 6892761503, 6892770403, 6892790103, 6892799403, 6892799103, 6892810103, 6892818103, 6892831503; d) AST-N390, REF 423340, UDI/DI 3573026612177, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1402832104, 1402761504; e) AST-N391, REF 423341, UDI/DI 3573026612269, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1412831104, 1412754504; f) AST-N392, REF 423342, UDI/DI 3573026612283, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1422819204; g) AST-N395, REF 423491, UDI/DI 3573026615802, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1452725204; h) AST-N401, REF 423643, UDI/DI 3573026616816, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1512776404, 1512789204, 1512811104, 1512831104, 1512720404, 1512729404, 1512729104, 1512748504, 1512754104, 1512785404; i) AST-N402, REF 423644, UDI/DI 3573026616830, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1522720504, 1522733404; j) AST-N404, REF 423664, UDI/DI 3573026617356, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1542819204; k) AST-N802, REF 423706, UDI/DI 3573026617752, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0422750104, 0422763104, 0422764504, 0422782404, 0422820504, 0422820404; l) AST-N405, REF 423864, UDI/DI 3573026621360, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1552757504, 1552792404, 1552800404, 1552820104, 1552733104, 1552741504, 1552757404; m) AST-N417, REF 423880, UDI/DI 3573026621704, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0192763504, 0192819404; n) AST-N408, REF 423924, UDI/DI 3573026622725, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1582810504, 1582820104, 1582734404, 1582742504, 1582764404, 1582782504; o) AST-N409, REF 423925, UDI/DI 3573026622749, Lot/Serial Numbers: 1592811104, 1592746404; p) AST-N420, REF 424039, UDI/DI 3573026625283, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0462810404; q) AST-N423, REF 424042, UDI/DI 3573026625337, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0502750404, 0502825504; r) AST-N422, REF 424056, UDI/DI 3573026625610, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0482819504; s) AST-N436, REF 424440, UDI/DI 3573026631666, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0672734104, 0672754104; t) AST-N809, REF 424703, UDI/DI 3573026635978, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0962799404; u) AST-N806, REF 424709, UDI/DI 3573026636067, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0932729404; v) AST-N807, REF 424710, UDI/DI 3573026636081, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0942723404; w) AST-N808, REF 424711, UDI/DI 3573026636104, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0952758104; x) AST-N810, REF 424712, UDI/DI 3573026636128, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0972729504; y) AST-N812, REF 424721, UDI/DI 3573026636296, Lot/Serial Numbers: 0992777104, 0992776504, 0992821404
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|---|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.