Biomer: API ID 32 C Strips (Reference 32200) may have thermoforming defects causing misidentification or delayed results. Recalled due to risk of incorrect yeast identification in lab tests.
Risk of misidentification or delayed results with the absence of identification due to thermoforming defect.
Biomerieux recalls API ID 32 C Strips (Reference 32200) because they may have thermoforming defects that cause misidentification or delayed results in yeast testing. This affects lab tests where accurate identification is critical.
The strips may have thermoforming defects that cause misidentification or delayed results. This means lab tests might give incorrect yeast identification or take longer than expected, potentially affecting test accuracy.
Lab users who perform yeast identification tests with these strips are affected. The risk is low as the defect is unlikely to cause serious injury.
Check for the model number 32200 on the strip packaging. The recall includes lots from 1008781060.
Look for the model number 32200 and lot number 1008781060 on the strip packaging.
The recall is due to thermoforming defects that may cause misidentification or delayed results in yeast identification tests.
Check the strip packaging for model number 32200 and lot number 1008781060. If you have these, contact Biomerieux for instructions.
The recall does not mention any risk of serious injury; the hazard is limited to potential misidentification or delayed results in lab tests.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomerieux to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0525-2022 — Biomerieux Biomerieux Hello, I own a Biomerieux that is covered by recall Z-0525-2022 from Biomerieux. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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