BIOMERIEUX - Grenoble recalls NUCLISENS¿ Lysis Buffer, IVD, REF 200292, 48X2 ML LYS Manufacturer bioMerieux SA 376, Chemin de l'Orme 69280 Marcy-l'Et…

Recall date

January 10, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1365-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

BIOMERIEUX - Grenoble

Sold / distributed

No US distribution. No Mexican consignees. International distribution to South Africa, Uruguay, Tanzania, Romania, Netherlands, Macao, Italy, India, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, China, Chile, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Argentina, Curacao.

Why it was recalled

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

NUCLISENS¿ Lysis Buffer, IVD, REF 200292, 48X2 ML LYS Manufacturer bioMerieux SA 376, Chemin de l'Orme 69280 Marcy-l'Etoile - France - Product Usage: to be used for the release of total nucleic acid from biological specimens.