BioMerieux Vitek 2 Software Recall for Antibiotic Code Errors
BioMerieux is recalling Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 because antibiotic codes for three specific drugs were not updated correctly during a software upgrade.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The issue is a software data error affecting specific antibiotic codes, which is a moderate risk compared to direct physical hazards or confirmed severe injuries.
Plain-English summary
BioMerieux Inc is recalling 12,384 kits of Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01. The software is used with the VITEK 2 automated system for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast. The recall affects customers who upgraded their software from version 5.xx to 6.01 and use a Bidirectional Computer Interface (BCI) to connect to a Laboratory Information System (LIS).
The recall was initiated because the BCI antibiotic codes for Cefovecin, Prulifloxacin, and Ceftaroline were not updated properly during the software transition. This issue affects the reference table used for these specific antibiotics. The product was distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international locations.
Customers using the affected software version should contact BioMerieux Inc for further instructions on how to resolve the software update issue.
The recalled product
- Product
- bioMerieux Vitek 2 Systems Software version 6.01 software, used with the VITEK 2 automated system. Kit, UPDT V2S 6.01 EL, TR. Part number: 414568. The product is used with the VITEK 2 automated system which consists of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the…
- Manufacturer
- Biomerieux Inc
- Affected units
- 12,384
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)
- version 6.01
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 15 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.
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