Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24101 |
| Brand Name: | VITEK® 2 Identification (ID) – Card |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | OT-21347: VITEK2 ANC Cards, OT-22359: VITEK2 AST-P612 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medi'Ray New Zealand Ltd 53-55 Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 633 472 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomerieux SA |
| Issue: | A potential issue was identified related to the top seal of card pouches containing the VITEK® 2 test cards. The manufacturer has determined that the integrity of some of the VITEK® 2 test card top seal may be compromised. A compromised test card top seal 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: | 23/1/2019 |
