FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#178325

Product

VIDAS Varicella Zoster IgG (VZG) antibody IVD, kit

FDA product code
LFYEnzyme Linked Immunoabsorbent Assay, Varicella-Zoster
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Microbiology
510(k) numbers
K923122
Affected lot / code info
US Model 30217-01 Lot 1007410330 and 1007393380

Why it was recalled

Two batches of VIDAS Varicella-Zoster IgG (VZG ref 30217) may yield an invalid calibration which may delay the patient's sample result or a valid calibration may lead to a false positive patient result.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action the firm took

Users are instructed via customer letter to stop using the VIDAS VZG batches 1007410330 and 1007393380 and destroy the remaining products.

Recalling firm

Firm
bioMerieux, Inc.
Address
100 Rodolphe St, Durham, North Carolina 27712-9402

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed nationwide and 9 units to Biomerieux Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-10
Terminated
2021-02-16
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #178325. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.