Recall Z-0290-2018

Remel Inc · initiated December 8, 2017

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Remel Shigella sonnei Phase 1 & 2 Agglutinating Serum, Ref R30164201 ZH01. Product Usage: Suitable for the use in slide agglutination tests to identify Shigella cultures presumptively for epidemiological and diagnostic purposes.

Codes / lots: UDI 50560805009592. Kit lot #1465529, Bottle lot #1465528; Kit lot #2118879, Bottle lot #1847290; Kit lot #2173683, Bottle lot #1847290; Kit lot #2161363, Bottle lot #1847290; Kit lot #1984639, Bottle lot #1847290; Kit lot #1738564, Bottle lot#1738565; Kit lot #1971308, Bottle lot #1738565; Kit lot #1957305, Bottle lot #1738565; Kit lot #1947930, Bottle lot #1738565; and Kit lot #1847285, Bottle lot #1738565.

Reason for recall

The serum may fail to agglutinate within the specified minimum reaction time.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

The recalling firm issued letters dated 12/8/2017 via regular mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The risk to health is also explained. The customer is requested to notify any personnel who need to be aware of the potential for incorrect performance specification for the product. The customer is to inspect their stock and destroy any remaining inventory of the lots listed. They are to contact Customer Service or their local distributor for replacement. A response form was to be returned acknowledging receipt of the notice and disposal of the affected product. If the product was further distributed, the customer was requested to contact their downstream customers, advise them of the recall, and provide them a copy of the recall letter.

Details

Recall number
Z-0290-2018
Initiated
December 8, 2017
Terminated
July 22, 2020
Product code
GNB – Antisera, All Types, Shigella Spp.
Quantity
237 units (single bottles)
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Recalling firm
Remel Inc, Lenexa, KS

Official FDA recall record