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FDA Device recall Z-1742-2020

The VITEK 2 Gram-positive Susceptibility Card is intended for use with the VITEK 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in-vitro test to…

On 2020-04-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of The VITEK 2 Gram-positive Susceptibility Card is intended for use with the VITEK 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in-vitro test to… by Biomerieux, citing there is a potential for the occurrence of false positive OXSF results for some Staphylococcus aureus strains in conjunction with the VITEK 2 AST-P652 test card (ref. 421857, lot….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1742-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2020-03-11
Published2020-04-29
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyBiomerieux
Distributionn/a

Product

The VITEK 2 Gram-positive Susceptibility Card is intended for use with the VITEK 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in-vitro test to determine susceptibility of Staphylococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., and S. agalactiae to antimicrobial agents when used as instructed.

Reason

There is a potential for the occurrence of false positive OXSF results for some Staphylococcus aureus strains in conjunction with the VITEK 2 AST-P652 test card (ref. 421857, lot 8021232403). .

Identifiers

code_infoVITEK 2AST-P652 Test Kit with Catalog #421857 and Lot# 8021232403 Manufactured 11OCT2019, Expires 11APR2021

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1742-2020%22

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