FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#50534

Product

Remel MacConkey Agar w/Sorbitol, growth medium, Catalog R01556, packaged 10/box. The firm name on the label is Remel, Lenexa, KS.

FDA product code
JSICulture Media, Selective And Differential
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Microbiology
Affected lot / code info
Lot 506069, Exp. 2007/03/20

Why it was recalled

False negative results for sorbitol fermenting bacteria such as E. Coli 0157.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Recall letters dated 2/19/07 were issued on 2/21/07 via regular mail explaining the reason for recall and requesting all remaining inventory of the affected lot be discarded. A Product Inventory Checklist was enclosed to indicate the amount of inventory the customer discarded. This was to be returned via FAX or mail in the return envelope provided.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2007-02-21
Posted by FDA
2007-03-14
Terminated
2008-03-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #50534. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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