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Health product recall

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
Biomerieux SA
chemin de l'Orme
Marcy l'Etoile
69280
FRANCE