FDA Recall Terminated

Remel Middlebrook 7H10 Agar, Ref R01600, packaged 10 units/package. The firm name on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS. Solid Medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures for the isolation and cultivation of mycobacteria.

Recall: Z-1733-2009 · Initiated May 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1733-2009
Event Number
52111
Firm
Remel, Inc
FEI Number
1924669
Product Code
JSY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
May 6, 2009
Posted
August 14, 2009
Terminated
October 15, 2009
Address
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS, 66215-3519

Description

Remel Middlebrook 7H10 Agar, Ref R01600, packaged 10 units/package. The firm name on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS. Solid Medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures for the isolation and cultivation of mycobacteria.

Reason

The plate labeling is incorrect, but the outer box labeling is correct

Action

The recalling firm issued Important Medical Device Customer Recall Notice letters dated 5/6/08 via regular mail explaining the reason for recall and requesting all remaining inventory of the recalled lot be discarded. A Product Inventory Checklist was enclosed for completion to report the amount of inventory destroyed. A self-addressed postage-paid envelope was enclosed for return of the Product Inventory Checklist. Customers are to contact the firm's Technical Services Department at 800-447-3641 if they have inquiries concerning the letter.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- including states of FL, NJ, IN, FL, OH, KY, TX, and WI.

Quantity

118 packages