bioMerieux recalls NUCLISENS Lysis Buffer (ref 200292) due to pH electrode drift causing invalid test results. Affected units have lot number 19040201.
Following a customer complaint about colored eluates, leading to invalid results bioMerieux has confirmed an issue with NUCLISENS Lysis Buffer, ref. 200292, lot 19040201. The issue is linked to drift of pH electrode dysfunction.
bioMerieux is recalling NUCLISENS Lysis Buffer (ref 200292) because a pH electrode issue can cause invalid test results. This affects lab users who purchased the product with lot number 19040201.
The pH electrode in the buffer may drift, causing test results to be invalid. This happens due to a manufacturing issue that affects the buffer's ability to maintain proper pH levels during testing.
Lab users who purchased the NUCLISENS Lysis Buffer with lot number 19040201 are affected. Those using the product for diagnostic testing are most at risk of invalid results.
Check for the product name NUCLISENS Lysis Buffer, reference number 200292, and lot number 19040201. The product was sold by bioMerieux SA in France.
Verify the lot number on your NUCLISENS Lysis Buffer (ref 200292) to see if it matches 19040201.
bioMerieux confirmed an issue with the pH electrode in NUCLISENS Lysis Buffer (ref 200292) that can cause invalid test results.
Check the lot number on your product. If it is 19040201, contact bioMerieux for guidance.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send bioMerieux to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1365-2020 — bioMerieux bioMerieux Hello, I own a bioMerieux that is covered by recall Z-1365-2020 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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