CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Mar 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Meditech Microbiology recalled by Medical Information Technology

Medical Information Technology is recalling Meditech Microbiology, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Feb 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesClient Server Releases 5.6, 5.65, 5.66, 5.67, 6.0, 6.05, 6.07, 6.1, 6.13 and 6.14.
Quantity recalled438

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1234-2014
FDA event ID
67584
Recalling firm
Medical Information Technology, Canton, MA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Feb 2014
FDA classified
19 Mar 2014
Reported
26 Mar 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Other
Reason category
Other Reasons
Device type
Medical Software

Timeline

21 Feb 2014Recall initiated by company
19 Mar 2014Classified by FDA+26 days
26 Mar 2014Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential for erroneous result reporting.

Product as listed by the FDA

MEDITECH Microbiology; Client Server Releases 5.6, 5.65, 5.66, 5.67, 6.0, 6.05, 6.07, 6.1, 6.13 and 6.14. Integrates requisition, specimen processing, and patient information with data in the healthcare information system (HCIS).

Where it was distributed

Distributed USA (nationwide) and Canada.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Meditech Microbiology recalled?

Yes. Medical Information Technology recalled Meditech Microbiology on 21 Feb 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1234-2014.

Why was it recalled?

Potential for erroneous result reporting.

Which lots are affected?

Client Server Releases 5.6, 5.65, 5.66, 5.67, 6.0, 6.05, 6.07, 6.1, 6.13 and 6.14.

Where was it sold?

Distributed USA (nationwide) and Canada.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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