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Health product recall

BIOKIT COLOUR STAPH ID (2016-04-28)

Starting date:
April 28, 2016
Posting date:
May 20, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-58500

Affected products

A. BIOKIT COLOUR STAPH ID

Reason

As a result of complaints received from the field, the manufacturer, Biokit S.A. has initiated a recall of this kit and lot numbers kj06021 and kj11034. The complaints were related to weak or negative reactions with S. aureus cultures. Investigations have been conducted to determine the root cause of the problem.

Affected products

A. BIOKIT COLOUR STAPH ID

Lot or serial number

KJ06021
KJ11034

Model or catalog number

T3000-6004

Companies
Manufacturer
BIOKIT S.A
LLISSA D'AMUNT
BARCELONA
08186
SPAIN