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FDA Device recall Z-0841-2014

ZYM B Reagent (REF 70493) ZYM B reagent is an additional test used to reveal the results of some miniaturized biochemical test included in…

On 2014-02-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ZYM B Reagent (REF 70493) ZYM B reagent is an additional test used to reveal the results of some miniaturized biochemical test included in… by Biomerieux France Chemin De L Or, citing bioM¿rieux identified a visual defect and activity issue on the ZYM B reagent (REF 70493); leading to a false negative results of some API biochemical tests using the ZYM B reagent.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0841-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-11-08
Published2014-02-05
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyBiomerieux France Chemin De L Or
DistributionUS

Product

ZYM B Reagent (REF 70493) ZYM B reagent is an additional test used to reveal the results of some miniaturized biochemical test included in the API strips. The API product line is a standardized system combining several biochemical tests, which enables group or species identifications of microorganisms.

Reason

bioM¿rieux identified a visual defect and activity issue on the ZYM B reagent (REF 70493); leading to a false negative results of some API biochemical tests using the ZYM B reagent.

Identifiers

code_infoLot numbers: 1002171010, 1002295110, 1002360360, 1002421440, 1002485410, 1001951820, 1002011320, and 1002071020.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0841-2014%22

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