Streptex* Latex D — Class II medical device recall Z-0538-2014
Terminated recall by Remel Inc, reported 2013-12-25, distributed nationwide. The product may give weak or false negative test results.
| Recall number | Z-0538-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Remel Inc, Lenexa, KS, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-02 |
| Classified | 2013-12-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-12-25 |
| Terminated | 2014-03-12 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 109 kits |
| Lot numbers | 1149576 |
| Model numbers | R30950901, ZL54 |
| Expiration dates | 2014-01-20 |
Product
Streptex* Latex D, Ref R30950901 ZL54, IVD, Latex reagent for streptococcal group D, 50 tests per box. The firm name on the label is Remel Inc., Lenexa, KS, Manufactured by Remel Europe Ltd., Dartford Kent, UK. Streptex is a rapid latex test system for use in the qualitative detection and identification of the Lancefield group of streptococci
Reason for recall
The product may give weak or false negative test results.
Machine access
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