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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Thermo SCIENTIFIC, Sensititre CMC5VGNF, Gram Negative IVD AST

Reported: December 14, 2022 Initiated: October 20, 2022 #Z-0331-2023

Product Description

Thermo SCIENTIFIC, Sensititre CMC5VGNF, Gram Negative IVD AST

Reason for Recall

An internal technical investigation has confirmed that Thermo Scientific" Gram Negative IVD AST Sensititre Plate may lead to false susceptible results for Proteae Tribe (including Proteus spp., Providencia spp., Morganella Morganii) when tested with doripenem, ertapenem, meropenem, imipenem, cefepime, piperacillin/tazobactam and aztreonam.

Details

Recalling Firm
Remel Inc
Units Affected
588 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Lenexa, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Thermo SCIENTIFIC, Sensititre CMC5VGNF, Gram Negative IVD AST. Recalled by Remel Inc. Units affected: 588 units.
Why was this product recalled?
An internal technical investigation has confirmed that Thermo Scientific" Gram Negative IVD AST Sensititre Plate may lead to false susceptible results for Proteae Tribe (including Proteus spp., Providencia spp., Morganella Morganii) when tested with doripenem, ertapenem, meropenem, imipenem, cefepime, piperacillin/tazobactam and aztreonam.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 14, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0331-2023.