Date Initiated by Firm |
June 30, 2015 |
Date Posted |
August 07, 2015 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on February 13, 2017 |
Recall Number |
Z-2350-2015 |
Recall Event ID |
71614 |
Product Classification |
Antigens, all groups, streptococcus spp. - Product Code GTY
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Product |
PathoDx Strep Grouping Kit, REF 62025, packaged 60 tests per kit.
Latex agglutination test for identification of beta-hemolytic streptococci of Lancefield Groups A, B, C, F or G from primary culture plates. |
Code Information |
lot 1470133, exp. date 31 Mar 2016 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Remel Inc 12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr Lenexa KS 66215-3519
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For Additional Information Contact |
Gary L. Klaassen 913-895-4077
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
A reagent present may produce weak or slow reactions; continued use may result in a failure to identify target species.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Under Investigation by firm |
Action |
On 4/28/2015, the recalling firm's European subsidiary notified the recalling firm of the recall. On 6/30/2015, the recalling firm notified their customers of the recall via letter, sent USPS standard mail. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1859 kits |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution, including Puerto Rico and the country of Canada. |
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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