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

FDA device recall Z-0721-04 · 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 1/28/04 via regular mail requesting remaining inventories be destroyed and explaining the method which the customer can use to confirm the cards were not misreported. A 'Second Notification' recall letter was issued dated 3/9/04.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LON
Quantity affected
1,988/20-card boxes
Distribution
Distribution was made nationwide to medical facilities, which includes military and government consignees. Distribution was also made to foreign consignees located in Colombia, Costa Rica, and China.
Date initiated
2004-01-28
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2005-04-18
Location
Hazelwood, MO

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