Date Initiated by Firm |
August 14, 2023 |
Date Posted |
September 08, 2023 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number |
Z-2531-2023 |
Recall Event ID |
92880 |
510(K)Number |
K871447
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Product Classification |
Culture media, selective broth - Product Code JSD
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Product |
remel TODD HEWITT W. CNA (LIM BROTH), REF R064810; used to isolate Group B Streptococci form clinical specimens containing mixed bacterial flora |
Code Information |
UDI/DI 00848838010064, lot 668255, Exp. 04/26/2024 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Remel, Inc 12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr Lenexa KS 66215-3519
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For Additional Information Contact |
Erica Knox 800-255-6730
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
On lot of Todd Hewitt Broth w/CNA (LIM) may exhibit no recovery of target organism during customer QC testing or use with patient samples
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Under Investigation by firm |
Action |
ThermoFisher SCIENTIFIC disseminated a "Medical Device Field Action Recall" to its consignees on 08/14/2023 by US mail. The notice explained the problem, the risk to health, and requested the following actions be taken:
- Destroy any remaining affected product in inventory;
- A review of reported test results should be evaluated by an appropriate technical expert;
- Pass the notice to all who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred;
- Keep the notice on file.
The firm will replace the product.
If you have any questions, please contact our Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 (US) or email microbiology.ts.us@thermofisher.com. |
Quantity in Commerce |
139 units (13,900 tests) |
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 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = JSD and Original Applicant = REMEL CO.
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