FDA Recall Terminated

Oxoid Legionella Pneumo Groups 2-14, DR0802M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Group 2-14 Latex Reagent, DR0802. The responsible firm on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hants, England.

Recall: Z-1474-2014 · Initiated March 17, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1474-2014
Event Number
67777
Firm
Remel Inc
FEI Number
1924669
Product Code
LIB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
March 17, 2014
Posted
April 18, 2014
Terminated
December 11, 2014
Address
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS, 66215-3519

Description

Oxoid Legionella Pneumo Groups 2-14, DR0802M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Group 2-14 Latex Reagent, DR0802. The responsible firm on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hants, England.

Reason

A reagent contained within the product may return false negative results.

Action

The recalling firm initiated a recall by issuing letters dated 3/17/14 via regular mail to their customers.

Distribution

Distribution was made to CA, FL, IL, MA, ME, NJ, PA, TN, TX, VA, and VT. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.

Quantity

2/50-test boxes