Blood Agar — Class II medical device recall Z-1888-2017
Terminated recall by Remel Inc, reported 2017-05-03, distributed nationwide. Confirmed complaint of surface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
| Recall number | Z-1888-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Remel Inc, Lenexa, KS, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-03-24 |
| Classified | 2017-04-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-05-03 |
| Terminated | 2017-06-06 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
Product
Blood Agar (TSA w/ 5% Sheep Blood) Plate, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Remel, Lenexa, KS 66215 Product Usage: Blood Agar is a solid medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures for the cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms and visualization of hemolytic reactions.
Reason for recall
Confirmed complaint of surface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
Machine access
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