Recall Z-0989-2013— Biomerieux Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Biomerieux Inc, initiated 2013-02-18, terminated 2014-08-14. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: VITEK 2 60 computer system when equipped with the following Hewlett-Packard PC models: (1) rp5700, Cat. #W0452; (2) rp5700 (refurbished), Cat. #W0452R; (3) rp5800 XPE, Cat. 413642; (4) rp5800 WES7, Cat. #413862; (5) dc7100 8-port, Cat. #W0441; (6) dc7100 8-port (refurbished), Cat. #W0441R; (7) dc7700 8-port, Cat. #W0447; (8) dc7700 8-port (refurbished), Cat. #W0447R; (9) dc7800, Cat. #W0449; and (10) dc7800 (refurbished), Cat. #W0449R. VITEK 2 is an automated system designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.. Reason: There is a potential to link an isolate result to the wrong patient and then upload the results to the LIS..

Recalling firm
Biomerieux Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-02-18
Terminated
2014-08-14
Firm location
Hazelwood, MO, United States

Product description

VITEK 2 60 computer system when equipped with the following Hewlett-Packard PC models: (1) rp5700, Cat. #W0452; (2) rp5700 (refurbished), Cat. #W0452R; (3) rp5800 XPE, Cat. 413642; (4) rp5800 WES7, Cat. #413862; (5) dc7100 8-port, Cat. #W0441; (6) dc7100 8-port (refurbished), Cat. #W0441R; (7) dc7700 8-port, Cat. #W0447; (8) dc7700 8-port (refurbished), Cat. #W0447R; (9) dc7800, Cat. #W0449; and (10) dc7800 (refurbished), Cat. #W0449R. VITEK 2 is an automated system designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast.

Reason for recall

There is a potential to link an isolate result to the wrong patient and then upload the results to the LIS.

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