Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 21681 |
| Brand Name: | VITEK® 2 Identification / Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Cards |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | VITEK 2 GN ID, VITEK 2 GP ID, VITEK 2 BCL ID, VITEK 2 NH ID, VITEK 2 ANC ID, VITEK 2 AST GP69, VITEK 2 AST P612, VITEK 2 AST ST01, VITEK 2 AST GN65, VITEK 2 AST N246, VITEK 2 AST GN82, VITEK 2 AST YS07, VITEK 2 AST N311, VITEK 2 AST GP76 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medi'Ray New Zealand Ltd 53-55 Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 633 472 |
| Manufacturer: | BioMerieux Inc |
| Issue: | A potential issue was identified related to the white pouch which contains VITEK® test cards. The manufacturer has determined that the integrity of some of the VITEK® 2 test card pouches may be compromised. Based on investigation, a compromised test card pouch can impact card reagents due to the entry of moisture. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 12/7/2017 |
