Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

bioMerieux, Inc. Vitek¿ 2 Gram-negative AST Test Kits containing Colistin formulation recall: Potential for false resistant results for Colistin (cs02n)

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential for false resistant results for Colistin (cs02n) with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii complex used in specific cards

The hazard: Microbial contamination

The problem here is microbial contamination, so the recall covers the production codes listed rather than the brand as a whole.

What the notice says: Potential for false resistant results for Colistin (cs02n) with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii complex used in specific cards

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2671-2025
Published
October 8, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
bioMerieux, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
235269 cards
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Material Number/Material Description/Batch Number: 423936 AST-N412 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0143139204 423936 AST-N412 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0143254504 423936 AST-N412 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0143303504 424196 AST-N427 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0542849204 424196 AST-N427 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0543190104 424196 AST-N427 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0543266504 424196 AST-N427 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0542951404 424196 AST-N427 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0543190104 424196 AST-N427 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0543289404 424499 AST-N438 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0703181504 424499 AST-N438 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0703218104 424499 AST-N438 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0703273104 424499 AST-N438 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0703125104 424501 AST-N439 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0723192104 424501 AST-N439 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0723048404 424501 AST-N439 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0722971504 424501 AST-N439 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0723237504 424501 AST-N439 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0722860204 424502 AST-N440 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0733170404 424502 AST-N440 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0733317504 424502 AST-N440 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0733170404 424541 AST-N443 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0773230404 424541 AST-N443 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0773247404 424541 AST-N443 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0772911104 424587 AST-N444 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0802553214 424587 AST-N444 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0802553204 424620 AST-N447 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0853198104 424620 AST-N447 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0853247204 424633 AST-N448 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0862971204 424633 AST-N448 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0863202504 424633 AST-N448 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0863296504 424839 AST-N462 TEST KIT 20 CARDS No Lots 424840 AST-N463 TEST KIT 20 CARDS No Lots 424842 AST-N465 TEST KIT 20 CARDS No Lots 424891 AST-N475 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 1703184204 424891 AST-N475 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 1703225504 424934 AST-N476 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 1713192504 425019 AST-N477 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 1733184104 425019 AST-N477 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 1733205204 425019 AST-N477 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 1733205214 424197 AST-XN21 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0493174204 424197 AST-XN21 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0493310504 424199 AST-XN22 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0552981204 424199 AST-XN22 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0553156204 424351 AST-XN24 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0653042204 424351 AST-XN24 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0653217504 424394 AST-XN25 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0662155104 424394 AST-XN25 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0662553204 424586 AST-XN28 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0793210504 424586 AST-XN28 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0793265504 424586 AST-XN28 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0793295504 424586 AST-XN28 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0793210504 424604 AST-XN29 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0822932204 424604 AST-XN29 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 0823262504 424810 AST-XN35 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 1323087204 424888 AST-XN37 TEST KIT 20 CARDS 1693079204 AST-XN25 424394 Australia AST-N412 423936 Thailand AST-XN21 424197 Turkey AST-XN22 424199 Iberia AST-N427 424196 Iberia AST-XN24 424351 Germany AST-N439 424501 Italy AST-N440 424502 Italy AST-XN28 424586 France AST-N443 424541 France, Spain & Portugal AST-N444 424587 Russia AST-N447 424620 Netherlands AST-N448 424633 Israel AST-XN35 424810 Poland AST-N462 424839 Taiwan AST-N463 424840 Taiwan AST-N465 424842 Taiwan AST-XN37 424888 Japan AST-N475 424891 Pakistan AST-N476 424934 Pakistan AST-N477 425019 India AST-N438 424499 Italy AST-XN29 424604 Japan

Products covered by this recall

VITEK¿ 2 Gram-negative AST Test Kits (Cards) containing Colistin formulation cs02n. VITEK¿ 2 is an automated system consisting of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and yeast. Export only

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2 Gram

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Contamination

bioMerieux, Inc. — The problem here is microbial contamination, so the recall covers the production codes listed rather than the brand as a whole.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. Clean and sanitise the fridge shelf, container or surface it was stored on.
  3. Read the official notice for the organism named — the advice for Listeria, Salmonella and hepatitis A is not the same.
  4. If anyone who ate it is unwell, mention the recall and the date by name when you call a clinician.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: bioMerieux, Inc. — 100 Rodolphe St, Durham, NC, 27712-9402

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Device enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was bioMerieux, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Potential for false resistant results for Colistin (cs02n) with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii complex used in specific cards Potential for false resistant results for Colistin (cs02n) with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii complex used in specific cards

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Device enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

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