FDA Recall Terminated

Gluteraldehyde Concentration Indicators. MetriTest 1.5% and MetriTest 1.8%, also OmniChek 1.5% and OmniCheck 1.8%

Recall: Z-0712-03 · Initiated February 25, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0712-03
Event Number
25811
Firm
Sybron Dental Specialties
FEI Number
3001168737
Product Code
JOJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
February 25, 2003
Posted
April 9, 2003
Terminated
May 17, 2004
Address
1717 West Collins Avenue, Orange, CA, 92867

Description

Gluteraldehyde Concentration Indicators. MetriTest 1.5% and MetriTest 1.8%, also OmniChek 1.5% and OmniCheck 1.8%

Reason

Moisture ingress into packaging of test strips may cause premature failure.

Action

Notice was sent to customers of the potential problem on 3/7/2003. The notice included directions to perform a Modified Quality Control Procedure. Instructions are to test strips function each day.

Distribution

Nationwide and Canada.

Quantity

4,112 cases of two bottles each. 60 strips per bottle.