The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0871-2023·Announced 2023-01-11

Medical Diagnostic Device Recalled Due to Temperature and Time Excursions

Biomerieux Inc. is recalling PPM LOMBARD diagnostic products due to storage temperature and time conditions being exceeded during distribution, which compromises the product's guaranteed performance.

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 recall of a medical diagnostic device affected by storage condition excursions. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, compromised performance of a diagnostic device presents a risk of inaccurate test results that could affect patient care.

Plain-English summary

Biomerieux Inc. is recalling PPM LOMBARD PRODUCTS CT&IR&DB-TSA + L & P80 10PLT (Catalog C6045-IR), a medical diagnostic device used for microbial identification. The recall affects 60 units with batch number 1009524320 and UDI code 03573026319946, distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because temperature and time storage conditions were exceeded during distribution. As a result, the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the products will perform as originally designed.

Patients and healthcare providers should discontinue use of affected devices from this batch and contact the manufacturer or distributor for guidance. Healthcare facilities should check their inventory for units matching batch number 1009524320 and take appropriate action based on manufacturer guidance.

The recalled product

Product
PPM LOMBARD PRODUCTS CT&IR&DB-TSA + L & P80 10PLT, CATALOG C6045-IR
Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc
Hazard
  • compromised-performance
  • inaccurate-results

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 03573026319946
  • Batch Numbers: 1009524320

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.