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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Remel, Haemophilus Test Medium (Agar) in A) 100 mm REF R01503, and B) 150 mm plates REF R04033,

Reported: March 15, 2017 Initiated: February 9, 2017 #Z-1400-2017

Product Description

Remel, Haemophilus Test Medium (Agar) in A) 100 mm REF R01503, and B) 150 mm plates REF R04033,

Reason for Recall

Test organisms exhibit poor growth when grown using the test agar. The poor growth can give users incorrect AST zones when performing susceptibility tests.

Details

Recalling Firm
Remel Inc
Units Affected
RO4033 - 163, R01503 - 50.
Distribution
USA ( nationwide ) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of : AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY.
Location
Lenexa, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Remel, Haemophilus Test Medium (Agar) in A) 100 mm REF R01503, and B) 150 mm plates REF R04033,. Recalled by Remel Inc. Units affected: RO4033 - 163, R01503 - 50..
Why was this product recalled?
Test organisms exhibit poor growth when grown using the test agar. The poor growth can give users incorrect AST zones when performing susceptibility tests.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1400-2017.