FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#142164

Product

Granada Biphasic Broth The product is a selective medium for the screening and identification of Streptococcus agalactiae in pregnant women using clinical specimens.

FDA product code
NJRNucleic Acid Amplification Assay System, Group B Streptococcus, Direct Specimen Test
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Microbiology
Affected lot / code info
REF 42722 - Lot Numbers 896, 897 & 899

Why it was recalled

FDA has determined that the product requires 510(k) clearance to continue marketing/distribution in the United States.

Root cause (FDA determination)

No Marketing Application

Action the firm took

The firm, Biomerieux, sent an "Urgent Product Removal Notice" dated November 23, 2015 to its consignees. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to confirm that the letter has been distributed and reviewed by all appropriate personnel, discontinue and discard any remaining inventory, store letter with your bioMerieux documentation and complete the attached Acknowledgement Form via fax to: (919) 620-3306 attention of: bioMerieux NA ComOps QA/RA. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local bioMrieux Clinical Customer Service organization at (800) 682-2666.

Recalling firm

Firm
Biomerieux Inc
Address
595 Anglum Rd, Hazelwood, Missouri 63042-2320

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Distribution to states of: CA, GA, IN, MA, MN, MO, NY, OH and PA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-11-23
Posted by FDA
2015-12-29
Terminated
2016-02-24
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #142164. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.