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# VITEK 2 Antimicrobial Test Cards Recalled
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/vitek-2-antimicrobial-test-cards-recalled/
- Published: 2024-04-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:29:34.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5156880

BioMérieux is recalling its VITEK 2 AST cards, an antimicrobial sensitivity testing kit, due to a higher concentration of ceftriaxone antibiotic in two wells. The device is used for testing how sensitive bacteria react to antibiotics. “Some of the cards have more of the antibiotic ceftriaxone in two of their wells than they should,” a [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/biomerieux-inc-recalls-vitek-2-ast-kit-due-incorrect-ceftriaxone-concentrations?ref=fdaweb.com) says. BioMérieux is informing customers about the issue, suggesting they use a different testing method if the results show that the minimal inhibitory concentration is in a certain range.

“The use of the affected kit may cause serious adverse health consequences, including increased time in the hospital, unnecessary tests or procedures, treatment failure, sepsis, and death,” the notice says. To date, no reports of injuries or deaths associated with the issue have been received, it adds.