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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Vitek 2 AST-YS01 REF 22 108, Fungal Susceptibility Card, 20 cards per carton, IVD. Intended for use with the Vitek 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in vitro test to determine the susceptibility of clinically significant yeasts to antifungal agents when used as instructed.

Reported: May 20, 2015 Initiated: March 27, 2015 #Z-1603-2015

Product Description

Vitek 2 AST-YS01 REF 22 108, Fungal Susceptibility Card, 20 cards per carton, IVD. Intended for use with the Vitek 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in vitro test to determine the susceptibility of clinically significant yeasts to antifungal agents when used as instructed.

Reason for Recall

The test kits have Out-of-Range-Low (OORL) Flucytosine QC results for Candida krusei ATCC 6258.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomerieux Inc
Units Affected
1604/20-card cartons
Distribution
Distributed only to foreign subsidiaries and distributors, including Canada and Mexico.
Location
Hazelwood, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vitek 2 AST-YS01 REF 22 108, Fungal Susceptibility Card, 20 cards per carton, IVD. Intended for use with the Vitek 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in vitro test to determine the susceptibility of clinically significant yeasts to antifungal agents when used as instructed.. Recalled by Biomerieux Inc. Units affected: 1604/20-card cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
The test kits have Out-of-Range-Low (OORL) Flucytosine QC results for Candida krusei ATCC 6258.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 20, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1603-2015.