PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

PathoDx Strep B Grouping Latex, REF 62031, 3 ml packaged in plastic dropper bottle with a pink cap. Latex reagent for streptococcal group B; Identify beta-hemolytic streptococci of Lancefield Groups A, B, C, F and G from primary culture plates.

Reported: August 19, 2015 Initiated: June 30, 2015 #Z-2351-2015

Product Description

PathoDx Strep B Grouping Latex, REF 62031, 3 ml packaged in plastic dropper bottle with a pink cap. Latex reagent for streptococcal group B; Identify beta-hemolytic streptococci of Lancefield Groups A, B, C, F and G from primary culture plates.

Reason for Recall

A reagent present may produce weak or slow reactions; continued use may result in a failure to identify target species.

Details

Recalling Firm
Remel Inc
Units Affected
4420 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution, including Puerto Rico and the country of Canada.
Location
Lenexa, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PathoDx Strep B Grouping Latex, REF 62031, 3 ml packaged in plastic dropper bottle with a pink cap. Latex reagent for streptococcal group B; Identify beta-hemolytic streptococci of Lancefield Groups A, B, C, F and G from primary culture plates.. Recalled by Remel Inc. Units affected: 4420 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
A reagent present may produce weak or slow reactions; continued use may result in a failure to identify target species.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2351-2015.