The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0862-2023·Announced 2023-01-11

Nephrocheck Liquid Control Reagent Recall Due to Storage Condition Violation

Biomerieux is recalling one batch of Nephrocheck Liquid Control Reagent because the product was stored outside proper temperature and time parameters, making performance unreliable.

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: FDA Class II device recalled due to storage violation affecting product performance guarantee. This represents a risk-of-harm product affecting laboratory test reliability, though no injuries or incidents have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Biomerieux is recalling the Astute Reagent Nephrocheck Liquid Controls Kit, Catalog 500013 (Batch 22LCK0024G) distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall affects approximately 3 units.

The product was stored under temperature and time conditions that exceeded acceptable parameters. As a result, the manufacturer cannot guarantee the product will perform as intended.

Laboratory professionals using this control reagent should not rely on this batch for quality assurance testing. Users should contact Biomerieux for replacement product or disposal instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ASTUTE REAGENT NEPHROCHECK LIQUID CONTROLS KIT US, CATALOG 500013
Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc
Hazard
  • performance-degradation
  • control-failure

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 (2)

  • UDI/DI 03573026565503
  • Batch Numbers: 22LCK0024G

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.