FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#138408

Product

PathoDx Strep B Grouping Latex, REF 62031, 3 ml packaged in plastic dropper bottle with a pink cap. Latex reagent for streptococcal group B; Identify beta-hemolytic streptococci of Lancefield Groups A, B, C, F and G from primary culture plates.

FDA product code
GTYAntigens, All Groups, Streptococcus Spp.
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Microbiology
Affected lot / code info
lot 1463129, exp. date 31 May 2016

Why it was recalled

A reagent present may produce weak or slow reactions; continued use may result in a failure to identify target species.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

On 4/28/2015, the recalling firm's European subsidiary notified the recalling firm of the recall. On 6/30/2015, the recalling firm notified their customers of the recall via letter, sent USPS standard mail.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution, including Puerto Rico and the country of Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-06-30
Posted by FDA
2015-08-07
Terminated
2017-02-13
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #138408. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.