The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0322-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

BioMérieux 3D IND Software Update Recalled for Patient Mislabeling

BioMérieux is recalling 20 kits of the 3D IND USB-ML 02 software update because a software miscommunication may cause patient information to be mislabeled on culture specimen bottles.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a labeling error (mislabeling patient information) without reported injuries or illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

BioMérieux Inc is recalling 20 kits of the 3D IND USB-ML 02 software update, catalog number 412006. This software update is intended for an instrument commonly used to isolate and recover specimens from adult and older pediatric patients who are acutely ill with signs and symptoms suggestive of bloodstream infection.

The recall was initiated because the product may mislabel patient information on culture specimen bottles due to a software miscommunication. The affected units are identified by B.40 firmware.

The product was distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international locations. The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare providers regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, 3D IND USB-ML 02, Industry instrument software update, English, Spanish, Italian, catalog number 412006 Software update for an instrument which is most commonly used to isolate and recover specimens drawn from adult and older pediatric pati
Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc
Affected units
20

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Identified by B.40 firmware

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 31 recalled by Biomerieux Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 31 products in this recall →