FDA Recall Terminated

Anaerotest;Microbiology , 50 test strips 1.15112 Store dry and tightly closed. Store at + 15 C to +25C Merck IVD 64271 Darmstadt, Germany

Recall: Z-0499-2007 · Initiated August 17, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0499-2007
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;Microbiology , 50 test strips 1.15112 Store dry and tightly closed. Store at + 15 C to +25C Merck IVD 64271 Darmstadt, Germany

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

800 packages of 50 strips each.