FDA Device recall Z-3076-2017
VITEK¿ 2 Compact 30, REF numbers: 27530 and 27530R (clinical), and 27630 and 17630R (industry) software and reagent cards designed for the…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2017-09-06
On 2017-09-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of VITEK¿ 2 Compact 30, REF numbers: 27530 and 27530R (clinical), and 27630 and 17630R (industry) software and reagent cards designed for the… by Biomerieux, citing customers have reported that some VITEK¿ 2 cards are staying in preliminary status, not finalizing after ejection from the instrument, and not allowing cards in subsequent carouse….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-3076-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-07-12 |
| Published | 2017-09-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Biomerieux |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Compact 30, REF numbers: 27530 and 27530R (clinical), and 27630 and 17630R (industry) software and reagent cards designed for the identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of bacteria and yeast.
Reason
Customers have reported that some VITEK¿ 2 cards are staying in preliminary status, not finalizing after ejection from the instrument, and not allowing cards in subsequent carousel slots to be processed. The issue was reported to occur on VITEK¿ 2 Compact 15 and Compact 30 systems following a system software update to version 8.01.
Identifiers
| code_info | VITEK¿ 2 Compact 15 and Compact 30 instruments previously manufactured/installed with VITEK¿ 2 System software version…VITEK¿ 2 Compact 15 and Compact 30 instruments previously manufactured/installed with VITEK¿ 2 System software versions prior to 5.01, and currently being upgraded to version 8.01. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3076-2017%22
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