FDA Recall Terminated

Anaerotest for microbiology Specification: Performance Test Anerobic: white within 4-6 hours; aerobic: blue with 20 minutes Merck KgaA 64271 Darmstadt, Germany 1.19034.0002 17.08.06 1 unit UPC 4 022536 667928

Recall: Z-0498-2007 · Initiated August 17, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0498-2007
Event Number
37215
Firm
EMD Chemicals Inc
FEI Number
2244894
Product Code
J
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
August 17, 2006
Posted
February 17, 2007
Terminated
June 6, 2008
Address
480 S Democrat Rd, Gibbstown, NJ, 08027-1239

Description

Anaerotest for microbiology Specification: Performance Test Anerobic: white within 4-6 hours; aerobic: blue with 20 minutes Merck KgaA 64271 Darmstadt, Germany 1.19034.0002 17.08.06 1 unit UPC 4 022536 667928

Reason

Lot # OC553145 of Anaerotest failed to remain in specification. QC indicator shows an anaerobic environment even if oxygen is present.

Action

A Recall Letter was issued by EMD Chemicals on 8/17/2006 to discontinue product usage and for product return.

Distribution

Product was only sent to one US customer: Becton Dickinson, Cayey. Pureto Rico.

Quantity

8 rolls