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Vidas Clinical Vidas Brahms Procalcitonin 60t, Catalog… recallZ-0868-2023 · Biomerieux Inc · initiated Nov 9, 2022

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Biomerieux Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

As the temperature and time out of range was exceeded, product performances cannot be guaranteed

FDA root cause category: Storage

What the company is doing

Biomerieux sent a FIELD SAFETY CORRECTIVE ACTION notice to the US subsidiary on 11/09/2022 by email. The notice requested the subsidiary identify their customers and issue an URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE which explains the problem and request the following actions: "1. Confirm this letter has been distributed to and reviewed by all appropriate personnel within your organization. 2. Check your inventory for any of the impacted products (reference Table 1) associated with local shipments. 3. Stop using and scrap any remaining impacted products in your inventory. a. Request product replacement or credit for the destroyed product. b. Document the quantity destroyed in the Product Information section of the attached Acknowledgement Form. 4. Please store this letter with your bioMrieux documentation. 5. Complete the attached Acknowledgement Form and return it to your local bioMrieux representative as soon as possible." The customer notices were sent by FedEx Overnight Letter on 18 NOV 2022.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0868-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Nov 9, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Jan 4, 2023
Recalling firm
Biomerieux Inc
Quantity
47 units
Product code
NTM
FDA submissions
K071146
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.

Product description

VIDAS CLINICAL VIDAS BRAHMS PROCALCITONIN 60T, CATALOG 30450-01

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI/DI 03573026223601, Batch Numbers: 1009301530

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 91148).

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