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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMERIEUX, INC VITEK® 2 GN ID TEST KIT; VITEK® 2 GN ID TEST CARD

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BIOMERIEUX, INC VITEK® 2 GN ID TEST KIT; VITEK® 2 GN ID TEST CARD Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 21341
Device Problem Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results (2456)
Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
A customer from (b)(6) reported to biomérieux a misidentification of a bordetella avium external quality control sample as bordetella hinzii, in association with vitek® 2 gn id test kit.The customer stated the test was performed once and the isolate is not available.A biomérieux investigation will be initiated.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
An internal investigation was conducted for a misidentification of an aql survey sample #87 of bordetella avium as bordetella hinzi from the vitek® 2 gn card.The strain and raw data were not submitted from the customer.Bordetella avium is not a species claimed by the vitek® 2 gn card.The following limitation is stated in the vitek® 2 product labeling concerning the testing of unclaimed species: "newly described or rare species may not be included in the gn database.Selected species will be added as strains become available.Testing of unclaimed species may result in an unidentified result or a misidentification." the investigation concluded the vitek® 2 gn card performed as intended.
 
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Brand Name
VITEK® 2 GN ID TEST KIT
Type of Device
VITEK® 2 GN ID TEST CARD
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMERIEUX, INC
595 anglum road
st. louis MO 63042
Manufacturer (Section G)
BIOMERIEUX, INC
595 anglum road
st. louis MO 63042
Manufacturer Contact
ellen weltmer
595 anglum road
st. louis, MO 63042
3147317301
MDR Report Key6289472
MDR Text Key66148335
Report Number1950204-2017-00035
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code JTO
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeFR
PMA/PMN Number
C1, EXEMPT
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type foreign,health professional,u
Reporter Occupation Health Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 03/20/2017
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Expiration Date02/17/2017
Device Catalogue Number21341
Device Lot Number241371840
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 01/06/2017
Initial Date FDA Received01/31/2017
Supplement Dates Manufacturer ReceivedNot provided
Supplement Dates FDA Received03/20/2017
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured02/15/2016
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage N
Patient Sequence Number1
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