Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25221 |
| Brand Name: | BACT/ALERT® VIRTUO® system. |
| Model: | BACT/ALERT® VIRTUO® A Unit, BACT/ALERT® VIRTUO® B Unit |
| Affected: | |
| 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: | The manufacturer has identified that some VIRTUO instruments installed at customer sites may contain Transfer Arm Motor Assemblies and Indexer Motor Assemblies that have inadequate Loctite 609 applied between the motor shaft and the corresponding coupler. Loctite is an adhesive material that prevents inadvertent movement of mechanical components. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 14/10/2019 |
