Recall
FDAHealthJune 4, 2026

Biomerieux Inc — VITEK 2 AST-N447 TEST KIT Product reference 424620

⚠️ Potential for false resistant carbapenem and/or cephalosporin results when analyzing samples with kits from affected lot that have pouch foil fractures.

Is this relevant to me?

Geography
Unknown
Source agency
FDA
Category
Health
Published
June 4, 2026

International distribution to the countries of Belgium and the Netherlands.

What's affected?

Product
VITEK 2 AST-N447 TEST KIT Product reference 424620
Lot code
0853293604

Additional details

Lot 0853293604 UDI-DI 03573026634551 Product is not registered in the US. OUS only.

What should I do?

Recommended action

Class II recall. Voluntary: Firm initiated Quantity affected: 45,900 cards.

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