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VITEK 2 AST-N447 TEST KIT Product reference 424620

Class II
Recalling firm
Biomerieux Inc
Reason for recall
Potential for false resistant carbapenem and/or cephalosporin results when analyzing samples with kits from affected lot that have pouch foil fractures.
Affected products (lot / model / serial)
Lot 0853293604 UDI-DI 03573026634551 Product is not registered in the US. OUS only.
Units affected
45,900 cards
Distribution pattern
International distribution to the countries of Belgium and the Netherlands.
Firm location
Hazelwood, MO, United States
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
How the firm notified customers
Letter
Product type
Devices
Status
Ongoing
Recall number
Z-2715-2026
Recall initiated
June 4, 2026
FDA classification date
July 9, 2026
FDA report date
July 15, 2026
FDA event ID
99213
Last updated on HTM Vibe
July 23, 2026
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