FDA Recall Terminated

Oxoid Legionella Latex Test, DR0800M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Latex Reagent, DR0802, Lot 1301912. The responsible firm on the label is Oxoid Ltd.

Recall: Z-0466-2015 · Initiated October 23, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0466-2015
Event Number
69566
Firm
Remel Inc
FEI Number
1924669
Product Code
LIB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 23, 2014
Posted
December 16, 2014
Terminated
January 22, 2015
Address
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS, 66215-3519

Description

Oxoid Legionella Latex Test, DR0800M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Latex Reagent, DR0802, Lot 1301912. The responsible firm on the label is Oxoid Ltd.

Reason

A reagent within the test may return false negative results.

Action

ThermoFisher sent a Medical Device Recall letter dated October 23, 2014. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to notify any personnel who need to be aware of the potential for false negative results for the affected product. Customers should review their inventory for the affected products and discard them. Return the attached Medical Device Recall Return Response acknowledging receipt of the notice and disposal of the affected product. If product was further distributed customers should contact those entities, advise them of the situation and provide them with a copy of this letter. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 (US) or 913-888-0939 (International).

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, DC, FL, IL, ME, NJ, NY, PA, VA, and VT.

Quantity

59/50 test boxes