FDA Recall Terminated

remel SUPERPACK CS/ 500 SEG/FLASK, REF R01626, Qty:50, plate label: REMEL MH W/OXACILLIN Product Usage: Recommended for the use in qualitative procedures to screen Staphylococcus aureus for resistance to penicillinase- resistance penicillins (e.g., methicillin, nafcillin, and oxacillin).

Recall: Z-2137-2018 · Initiated May 4, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2137-2018
Event Number
80068
Firm
Thermo Fisher
FEI Number
1924669
Product Code
JTZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
May 4, 2018
Terminated
December 19, 2018
Address
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS, 66215-3519

Description

remel SUPERPACK CS/ 500 SEG/FLASK, REF R01626, Qty:50, plate label: REMEL MH W/OXACILLIN Product Usage: Recommended for the use in qualitative procedures to screen Staphylococcus aureus for resistance to penicillinase- resistance penicillins (e.g., methicillin, nafcillin, and oxacillin).

Reason

Product may fail performance testing for S aureus ATCC 43300.

Action

The firm initiated the recall by letter on 05/04/2018. The letter stated the following: "Please notify any personnel who need to be aware of the potential for failure of performance for this product. Accordingly, in keeping with our Quality Policy, we request that you inspect your stock and destroy any remaining inventory of the lots listed above and contact Customer Services or your local distributor regarding replacement. You should review results and laboratory reporting associated with use of the listed lots and consider retesting and/or seek appropriate expert advice for further action." For questions contact Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 or 913-888-0939.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

67 units