Z-2172-2018 Class II Terminated

Recalled by BioMerieux SA — Marcy L'Etoile, N/A

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
June 20, 2018
Initiation Date
March 23, 2018
Termination Date
June 23, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
4 boxes of OXIDASE REAGENT with 50 - 0.75ML bottles

Product Description

Oxidase Reagent (ref: 55635): This test is used to detect the production of the enzyme cytochrome oxidase by bacteria. This enzyme is characteristic of the genus Neisseria and most species of Pseudomonas. It enables the differentiation of Gram (-) bacilli (1, 2). A microorganism differentiation and identification device is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of one or more components, such as differential culture media, biochemical reagents, and paper discs or paper strips impregnated with test reagents, that are usually contained in individual compartments and used to differentiate and identify selected microorganisms. The device aids in the diagnosis of disease.

Reason for Recall

A shipment to Guadeloupe suffered a temperature excursions up to 47.8¿C, exceeding the acceptable limits. After detection of the issue, Global Supply Chain QA asked the bioM¿rieux distributor in Guadeloupe to put products in quarantine in July 2017; After several reminders, the distributor informed in November 2017 that products were delivered to customers.

Distribution Pattern

International distribution.

Code Information

Oxidase Reagent (ref: 55635): Lot number 92366601