[Recalled] Biomerieux Vitek 2 Test kit VITEK 2 is an automated system consisting of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast. — Unexpected ESB

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Unexpected ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase) phenotype had been proposed for some Escherichia coli strains in conjunction with the VITEK 2 AST-N254, AST-N330, AST-N371 (ref.413723,418674, 422024) test kits.

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.

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