[Recalled] BioMerieux VIDAS System in combination with Quality Control VIDAS* (QCV*) Product Usage: the Quality Control VIDAS (QCV) is an automated test for use on the VIDAS¿ system to detect abnormal operation of the VIDAS and mini VID
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | BioMerieux VIDAS System in combination with Quality Control VIDAS* (QCV*) Product Usage: the Quality Control VIDAS (QCV) is an automated test for use on the VIDAS¿ system to detect abnormal operation of the VIDAS and mini VIDAS instrument pipette mechanisms and optical systems. Specifically the |
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| Brand / manufacturer | bioMerieux, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2429-2018 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 04 January 2018 |
| EAN / barcode | 03573026133573 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Increase of events affecting performance regarding pump clogging and displacement of the color-coded SPR label (DOT). These performance issues could contribute to erroneous results for any assay performed on the VIDAS¿ and mini VIDAS¿ system due to a decrease of pipetted volume.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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