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Vitek MS Plus (2014-09-04)
- Starting date:
- September 4, 2014
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2014
- 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-41595
Recalled Products
Vitek MS Plus
Reason
Biomerieux has observed an increase in the failure rate of the Vitek MS plus-CHCA matrix, when used as the negative control (matrix run alone on the spot).
Affected products
Vitek MS Plus
Lot or serial number
Not applicable
Model or catalog number
410895
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Biomerieux SA
chemin de l'Orme
Marcy l'Etoile
69280
FRANCE