FDA Recall Terminated

Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 6 ug/ml Vancomycin Cat no: G14 Lot no: 472698 Manufactured: 2020-10-29 Expires: 2020-12-28 Container Type: 15x100mm plate, 18 ml

Recall: Z-0919-2021 · Initiated December 21, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0919-2021
Event Number
87091
Firm
Hardy Diagnostics
FEI Number
2022807
Product Code
JSO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
December 21, 2020
Terminated
September 28, 2022
Address
1430 W McCoy Ln, Santa Maria, CA, 93455-1005

Description

Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 6 ug/ml Vancomycin Cat no: G14 Lot no: 472698 Manufactured: 2020-10-29 Expires: 2020-12-28 Container Type: 15x100mm plate, 18 ml

Reason

Complaints were received reporting of Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) breakthrough when the strain should have been inhibited.

Action

On 12/21/2020, the firm sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Recall Notification" letter to customers via first class mail, email and/or facsimile informing them that seven customer complaints received of breakthrough of negative controls. Customers are instructed to: 1. Discard any remaining stock. The product should be destroyed according to local regulation as non-hazardous waste if un-inoculated, or as medical waste if inoculated. 2. Retain the Recall Notification and to notify any and all employees who may use the product. If the product was further distributed, to notify the consignees the product was distributed to. 3. Fill out the Product Recall Customer Inventory Form and to return the form within five (5) business days via e-mail to [email protected] or by fax to (805)266-2222, option 2 or (805)361-5050 or via e-mail at [email protected]. For any questions or further information contact Technical Services Department at 800-266-2222 ext. 5598

Distribution

U.S.: CA, UT, MI, Puerto Rico, IN, CT, AZ, GA, MA, TN, WA O.U.S. None

Quantity

820 units (82 PK10)