The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0815-2023·Announced 2023-01-11

Clinical reagent recalled due to temperature and time excursion

Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK MS CLINICAL REAGENT VITEK MS-CHCA due to temperature and time excursions that may prevent product performance guarantees. No illnesses reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II FDA recall due to temperature and time excursions affecting clinical reagent performance—a risk-of-harm product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, meeting the criterion for severity score 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK MS CLINICAL REAGENT VITEK MS-CHCA (Catalog 411071). The recall affects 46 units with batch numbers 1009391190, 1009434380, and 1009472100, distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because temperature and time conditions exceeded acceptable ranges. As a result, product performance cannot be guaranteed. Healthcare facilities and laboratories that have received affected batches should contact the manufacturer. No illnesses or injuries related to this recall have been reported.

The recalled product

Product
VITEK MS CLINICAL REAGENT VITEK MS-CHCA, CATALOG 411071
Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc
Hazard
  • temperature-excursion
  • product-degradation

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 (4)

  • UDI/DI 03573026362836
  • Batch Numbers: 1009391190
  • 1009434380
  • 1009472100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.