FDAClass II · Medical device · Recall Z-3231-2026 · Recalled September 30, 2026
VITEK 2 AST-N461 TEST KIT recall — Biomerieux Inc
Agency report date: September 30, 2026.
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VITEK 2 AST-N461 TEST KIT, GRAM NEGATIVE SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING - AUTOMATED, Reference Number 424811
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2. Agency hazard and consumer action
FDA reports: The issue is related to card pouch damage associated with a portion of the lot which was produced on a specific card pouching device, in a specific timeframe, causing a potential risk of false resistant results. False resistant results may lead to the use of less effective antibiotic treatments or the association of multiple antibiotics having negative side effects, which could potentially impact patient s health.
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Class II: may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Affected product: VITEK 2 AST-N461 TEST KIT recall status
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Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC. Record retrieved October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC.