Medical Device Recall: VITEK¿ 2 Gram-negative AST Test Kits (Cards) containing Colistin formulation cs02n. VITEK¿ 2 is an automated system consisting of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identifica
bioMerieux, Inc. · June 26, 2025
Reason for Recall
Potential for false resistant results for Colistin (cs02n) with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii complex used in specific cards
Product Description
VITEK¿ 2 Gram-negative AST Test Kits (Cards) containing Colistin formulation cs02n. 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. Export only
Distribution
International distribution in the countries of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic/Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Iberia, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia/Brunei, Moldova, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.
States Affected
IN
Quantity Affected
235269 cards
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-2671-2025
Status: ongoing
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