HIGH

Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Antibiotic Susceptibility Cards Due to False Results

Biomerieux recalled 2,668,954 VITEK 2 Gram-negative susceptibility cards on January 5, 2026. The recall addresses potential false resistant results for certain antibiotic tests. Healthcare providers and patients must stop using the product immediately.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
January 5, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Biomerieux
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Unknown
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Potential risk of Quality Control failures and/or false resistant antibiotic results when testing isolates of Enterobacterales/Enterobacteriaceae species and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa with the identified antibiotic formulations. Issue may lead to QC failure or false resistant results.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Biomerieux Inc or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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Product Details

The recall includes all lot codes of the VITEK 2 Gram-negative susceptibility cards. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including the United States.

The Hazard

The recall addresses a potential risk of quality control failures and false resistant antibiotic results when testing specific bacterial isolates. This issue could lead to incorrect treatment decisions.

Reported Incidents

There are no specific injury counts reported related to this recall. The risk arises from possible false results during antibiotic susceptibility testing.

What to Do

Stop using the VITEK 2 susceptibility cards immediately. Contact Biomerieux Inc or your healthcare provider for further instructions.

Contact Information

For more information, visit the FDA recall page at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=Z-1236-2026.

Key Facts

  • Recall date: January 5, 2026
  • Quantity recalled: 2,668,954
  • Affected species: Enterobacterales/Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Class II recall due to high hazard level

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeAntibiotic Susceptibility Testing Cards
Sold At
Unknown

Product Details

Model Numbers
All lot codes of the identified Gram-negative AST test kits.
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
February 11, 2026
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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