FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#126296

Product

Oxoid Legionella Latex Test, DR0800M, 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.

FDA product code
LIBDevice, General Purpose, Microbiology, Diagnostic
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Microbiology
Affected lot / code info
DR0800M box lot numbers 1314413, Exp. 30Jun2014, and 1301907, Exp. 31May2014; DR0802 reagent bottle lot number 1265366, exp. June 2014

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Remel Inc
Address
12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, Kansas 66215-3519

Distribution

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

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-03-17
Posted by FDA
2014-04-18
Terminated
2014-12-11
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #126296. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.