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Z-2429-2018 Class II Terminated

Recalled by bioMerieux, Inc. — Durham, NC

FDA device recall Z-2429-2018 was initiated by bioMerieux, Inc. on Jan 4, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Increase of events affecting performance regarding pump clogging and displacement of the color-coded SPR label (DOT). These performance issues could contribute to erroneous results for any assay… The recall status is terminated (terminated Apr 14, 2022). Affected quantity: 1,866 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Jul 18, 2018
Initiation Date
Jan 4, 2018
Termination Date
Apr 14, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
1,866 units

Product Description

BioMerieux VIDAS System in combination with Quality Control VIDAS* (QCV*) Product Usage: the Quality Control VIDAS (QCV) is an automated test for use on the VIDAS¿ system to detect abnormal operation of the VIDAS and mini VIDAS instrument pipette mechanisms and optical systems. Specifically the mini VIDAS system is an immunodiagnostic system intended to be used by trained and qualified laboratory professionals, for In vitro Diagnostic (IVD) purpose, veterinary and industrial applications. The mini VIDAS¿ system is intended to execute an immunoassay protocol and to release results according to the package insert of the VIDAS¿ assay kits.

Reason for Recall

Increase of events affecting performance regarding pump clogging and displacement of the color-coded SPR label (DOT). These performance issues could contribute to erroneous results for any assay performed on the VIDAS¿ and mini VIDAS¿ system due to a decrease of pipetted volume.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. International distribution to Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia - Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China / Hong Kong, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Dutch Antilles, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauretania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.

Code Information

Description, Reference No. (UDI No.): VIDAS ANALYSER 110/220V, 93296 (03573026133573); VIDAS ANALYSER 220V, 93297 (03573026133580); VIDAS ANALYSEUR, 99011 (03573026109257); VIDAS ANALYSER EU, 99444 (03573026114060); VIDAS ANALYSER US, 99445 (03573026114084); VIDAS ANALYSER, 99735 (03573026140427); VIDAS ANALYSER US, W2205 (03573026029678); VIDAS ANALYSER, 410417 (03573026351663); Quality Control VIDAS¿ (QCV), 30706 (03573026121631); VIDAS ANALYSER EU, W3205 (03573026030292); VIDAS INDUSTRY US, 421002 (03573026553319)

Source

Dataset
openFDA device recall enforcement reports
FDA record
This recall in openFDA (JSON)
Enforcement Report
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openFDA file date
Oct 26, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Oct 27, 2026

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