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Vitek 2 reagent cards: a) GN ID, REF 21341, b) GP ID, REF 21342, c) ANC ID, REF 21347, d) AS...

FDA Device Recall #Z-0962-2019 — Class II — January 11, 2019

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-0962-2019
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated January 11, 2019
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Organon Teknika Inc
Location Durham, NC
Product Type Devices
Quantity 129,321 cartons

Product Description

Vitek 2 reagent cards: a) GN ID, REF 21341, b) GP ID, REF 21342, c) ANC ID, REF 21347, d) AST-GNOR, REF 22000, e) AST-GP67, REF 22226, f) AST-P612, REF 22359, g) AST-XN01, REF 410025, h) AST-N222, REF 413083, i) AST-N223, REF 413110, j) AST-N226, REF 413143, k) AST-N248, REF 413397, l) ASR-GN67, REF 413399, m) AST-GN69, REF 413400, n) AST-GN73, REF 413404, o) AST-GN79, REF 413436, p) AST-GN82, REF 413439, q) AST-N261, REF 413753, r) AST-XN06, REF 413944, s) AST-N275, REF 414313, t) AST-GP75, REF 415670, u) AST-N300, REF 416241, v) AST-N308, REF 413913, w) AST-N314, REF 417027, x) AST-N318, REF 417952, y) AST-P643, REF 418671, z) AST-YS08, REF 420739, aa) AST-N348, REF 420856, bb) AST-ST02, REF 420915, cc) AST-ST03, REF 421040, dd) AST-N355, REF 421351, ee) AST-P654, REF 421912, ff) AST-P655, REF 421913, gg) AST-N371, REF 422024, hh) AST-N372, REF 422241, ii) AST-N379, REF 423052,

Reason for Recall

This notice has been initiated due to potential for compromised test card Top Seal Integrity which could: - yield false resistance for antibiotics on the AST panel - cause a false negative ESBL Test - result in a false positive urea (URE) reaction on ID cards

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution.

Lot / Code Information

a) GN ID, REF 21341: Lot Numbers: 2410602403, 2410624103, 2410632203, 2410635203, 2410636203, 2410637203 b) GP ID, REF 21342, Lot Numbers: 2420806103, 2420818403, 2420822203 c) ANC ID, REF 21347, Lot Numbers: 2440811203 d) AST-GNOR, REF 22000, Lot Numbers: 1010810203 e) AST-GP67, REF 22226, Lot Numbers: 1320808103, 1320816203, 1320820403 f) AST-P612, REF 22359, Lot Numbers: 4920814403 g) AST-XN01, REF 410025, Lot Numbers: 3130813203 h) AST-N222, REF 413083, Lot Numbers: 6220813203 i) AST-N223, REF 413110, Lot Numbers: 6230811103 j) AST-N226, REF 413143, Lot Numbers: 6260813203 k) AST-N248, REF 413397, Lot Numbers: 6480817203 l) ASR-GN67, REF 413399, Lot Numbers: 5870818203 m) AST-GN69, REF 413400, Lot Numbers: 5890803203, 5890806203, 5890820203 n) AST-GN73, REF 413404, Lot Numbers: 5930821203 o) AST-GN79, REF 413436, Lot Numbers: 5990817203 p) AST-GN82, REF 413439, Lot Numbers: 6720813203 q) AST-N261, REF 413753, Lot Numbers: 6610807203 r) AST-XN06, REF 413944, Lot Numbers: 1490809103 s) AST-N275, REF 414313, Lot numbers: 6950810203 t) AST-GP75, REF 415670, Lot Numbers: 2750809103, 2750823203 u) AST-N300, REF 416241, Lot Numbers: 7200810203 v) AST-N308, REF 413913, Lot Numbers: 7280810203 w) AST-N314, REF 417027, Lot Numbers: 7540810203 x) AST-N318, REF 417952, Lot Numbers: 7580813203 y) AST-P643, REF 418671, Lot Numbers: 7430809203 z) AST-YS08, REF 420739, Lot Numbers: 2880809203, 2880812203 aa) AST-N348, REF 420856, Lot Numbers: 7880811203 bb) AST-ST02, REF 420915, Lot Numbers: 5410812203 cc) AST-ST03, REF 421040, Lot Numbers: 5420809203, 5420812203 dd) AST-N355, REF 421351, Lot Numbers: 7950805203 ee) AST-P654, REF 421912, Lot Numbers: 8040822203 ff) AST-P655, REF 421913, Lot Numbers: 8050823203 gg) AST-N371, REF 422024, Lot Numbers: 210805204 hh) AST-N372, REF 422241, Lot Numbers: 220810404 ii) AST-N379, REF 423052, Lot Numbers: 290815204

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

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.

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