Date Initiated by Firm | May 04, 2018 |
Create Date | June 08, 2018 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on December 19, 2018 |
Recall Number | Z-2137-2018 |
Recall Event ID |
80068 |
510(K)Number | K850291 |
Product Classification |
Culture media, antimicrobial susceptibility test, mueller hinton agar/broth - Product Code JTZ
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Product | remel SUPERPACK CS/ 500 SEG/FLASK, REF R01626, Qty:50, plate label: REMEL MH W/OXACILLIN
Product Usage:
Recommended for the use in qualitative procedures to screen Staphylococcus aureus for resistance to penicillinase- resistance penicillins (e.g., methicillin, nafcillin, and oxacillin). |
Code Information |
Lot: 307200 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Thermo Fisher 12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr Lenexa KS 66215-3519
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Product may fail performance testing for S aureus ATCC 43300. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
Action | The firm initiated the recall by letter on 05/04/2018. The letter stated the following:
"Please notify any personnel who need to be aware of the potential for failure of performance for this product. Accordingly, in keeping with our Quality Policy, we request that you inspect your stock and destroy any remaining inventory of the lots listed above and contact Customer Services or your local distributor regarding replacement. You should review results and laboratory reporting associated with use of the listed lots and consider retesting and/or seek appropriate expert advice for further action."
For questions contact Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 or 913-888-0939. |
Quantity in Commerce | 67 units |
Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = JTZ
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