FDA Recall Terminated

Thermo Scientific VersaTREK REDOX 1, Ref 7102-44, 80ml with Stir Bar (O2 aerobic), 50 bottles/box, IVD. The firm name on the label is Remel Inc., Lenexa, KS.

Recall: Z-2057-2014 · Initiated June 11, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2057-2014
Event Number
68583
Firm
Remel Inc
FEI Number
1924669
Product Code
MDB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
June 11, 2014
Posted
July 15, 2014
Terminated
August 28, 2014
Address
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS, 66215-3519

Description

Thermo Scientific VersaTREK REDOX 1, Ref 7102-44, 80ml with Stir Bar (O2 aerobic), 50 bottles/box, IVD. The firm name on the label is Remel Inc., Lenexa, KS.

Reason

Bottles did not provide positive signals within the time frame of the quality control specification for one of two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Action

The recalling firm made phone calls to their customers beginning 6/11/14 with follow-up letters dated 6/12/14 being issued via regular mail requesting the affected product be destroyed. Additional customers were later identified and additional phone calls were made on 6/16/14 and recall letters dated 6/16/14 were issued via regular mail.

Distribution

Distribution was made to CO, IL, IN, NE, NJ, PA, SD, and a government facility located in VA.

Quantity

76/50-bottle boxes