Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15309 |
| Brand Name: | Biomerieux BacT/ALERT PF PLUS Culture Bottle |
| Model: | Catalogue Number: 410853 |
| Affected: | Lot Number: 1033298 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | BioMerieux New Zealand Ltd Suite 4, The Business Connection Office 2 Kalmia Street Auckland 1544 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 284 825 |
| Manufacturer: | BioMerieux Inc |
| Issue: | BacT/ALERT® PF PLUS Culture Bottle, lot 1033298 yielded reflectance results above the stability specification at the 9-month timeframe. Bottles that have reflectance results near or greater than the initial value threshold specification when first loaded on the instrument could have an increased probability of false positive results. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 2/9/2013 |
