Recall Z-0320-2013— Biomerieux Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Biomerieux Inc, initiated 2012-10-16, terminated 2013-10-28. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: bioMerieux BacT/ALERT Combo Module, catalog number 247014, Industrial instrument The product is most commonly used to isolate and recover specimens drawn from adult and older pediatric patients that are acutely ill with signs and symptoms suggestive of blood stream infection, which can be due to a variety of sources including lung, abdomen, urinary tract, endovascular, and skin.. Reason: The product may mislabel patient information on culture specimen bottles due to a software miscommunication..

Recalling firm
Biomerieux Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-10-16
Terminated
2013-10-28
Firm location
Hazelwood, MO, United States

Product description

bioMerieux BacT/ALERT Combo Module, catalog number 247014, Industrial instrument The product is most commonly used to isolate and recover specimens drawn from adult and older pediatric patients that are acutely ill with signs and symptoms suggestive of blood stream infection, which can be due to a variety of sources including lung, abdomen, urinary tract, endovascular, and skin.

Reason for recall

The product may mislabel patient information on culture specimen bottles due to a software miscommunication.

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