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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

MYLA comprises AST Filters in conjunction with VITEK MS; middleware which connects microbiology laboratory instruments for ID/AST and blood culture activities and the laboratory information system (LIS).

Reported: March 8, 2023 Initiated: February 6, 2023 #Z-1201-2023

Product Description

MYLA comprises AST Filters in conjunction with VITEK MS; middleware which connects microbiology laboratory instruments for ID/AST and blood culture activities and the laboratory information system (LIS).

Reason for Recall

For users with MYLA V4.8.X / V4.9 that use VITEK MS to identify organisms as part of their workflow, AST filter rules that have been activated are not always being applied to AST results when sending the results to the clinician.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomerieux Inc
Units Affected
19 systems
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution to the states of Alabama, California, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico.
Location
Hazelwood, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MYLA comprises AST Filters in conjunction with VITEK MS; middleware which connects microbiology laboratory instruments for ID/AST and blood culture activities and the laboratory information system (LIS).. Recalled by Biomerieux Inc. Units affected: 19 systems.
Why was this product recalled?
For users with MYLA V4.8.X / V4.9 that use VITEK MS to identify organisms as part of their workflow, AST filter rules that have been activated are not always being applied to AST results when sending the results to the clinician.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 8, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1201-2023.