Medical Device Recall: Z-0023-2013

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Biomerieux Inc · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2012-08-28 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-0023-2013.

Recall Res Number
Z-0023-2013
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
FEI Number
1950204
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2012-08-28
Date Posted
2012-10-09
Date Terminated
2014-09-04
Product Code
LXG
Event Number
63019
Product Quantity
350 systems
Product Description PREVI Isola System, Catalog numbers 29500 and 29500R, bioMerieux, Inc., Durham, NC. Intended to perform the inoculation and streaking of Prepoured Media (PPM) with liquid microbiological samples.

Reason for Recall The instrument may not dispense the specimen onto the pre-poured media resulting in a false negative result.

Action Details bioMerieux sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTICE" letter dated August 28, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. An Acknowledgement Form was included for customers to complete and return. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-682-2666 for questions regarding this notice.

Distribution Pattern Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide)-including DC and the states of CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, and WI, and the country of Canada.

Code Information / Serial Numbers Serial numbers AS180-00001 to AS180-00376.

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