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VITEK GPS-107 Gram Positive Susceptibility Card, Catalog #V4368, for in-vitro diagnostic use, 20 cards per package. The

FDA device recall Z-0919-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
bioMerieux Inc
Reason for recall
Some of the cards were stamped with an incorrect card code causing the system to read and report the cards incorrectly.
Action taken
The firm issued recall letters dated 4/20/04 via certified mail requesting remaining inventories be destroyed and explaining the method which the customer can use to confirm the cards were not misreported.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LON
Quantity affected
1,760/20-card boxes
Distribution
Distribution was nationwide to medical facilities and laboratories. Foreign distribution was made to China and Switzerland.
Date initiated
2004-04-20
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2005-04-18
Location
Hazelwood, MO

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