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Health product recall

BacT/Alert 3D and 3D Combo Systems

Starting date:
March 1, 2013
Posting date:
June 17, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-34193

Recalled products

  1. BacT/Alert 3D Combo
  2. BacT/Alert 3D

Reason

Due to a manufacturing error, the potential exists for a BacTAlert drawer to not close completely or to open during instrument operation, causing a possible decrease in incubator temperature.

Affected products

A. BacT/Alert 3D Combo

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • 200290
  • 200291
Companies
Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc.
595 Anglum Road
Hazelwood
84894
Missouri
UNITED STATES

B. BacT/Alert 3D

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer 

Model or catalog number
  • 210159
  • 210161
Companies
Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc.
595 Anglum Road
Hazelwood
84894
Missouri
UNITED STATES