FDA Recall Terminated

Tobramycin Calibrators, REF 7F93-01; Microgenics Corporation, 46360 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538; Distributed by Abbott Diagnostics, 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, Illinois 60064. .Tobramycin is a commonly used antibiotic to treat bacterial infections, in particular gram negative infections.

Recall: Z-0773-2012 · Initiated November 11, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0773-2012
Event Number
60503
Firm
Microgenics Corp
FEI Number
3010939897
Product Code
DLJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
November 11, 2011
Posted
January 17, 2012
Terminated
May 9, 2012
Address
46360 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 94538

Description

Tobramycin Calibrators, REF 7F93-01; Microgenics Corporation, 46360 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538; Distributed by Abbott Diagnostics, 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, Illinois 60064. .Tobramycin is a commonly used antibiotic to treat bacterial infections, in particular gram negative infections.

Reason

Reports that third party control material for 4 lots of Tobramycin Calibrators that are recovering low and outside of the published range.

Action

ThermoFisher Scientific sent a product removal letter dated November 11, 2011. Letters were sent to the sole distributor of the product. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. If you are using or have inventory of the affected lot numbers immediately discontinue use and destroy any remaining affected lot numbers per your local waste ordinances. If you have any further questions regarding this information please call 1-877-4Abbott. Customers outside the US should contact their local customer service.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide Distribution including the country Europe.

Quantity

1366 kits