Recall Z-1314-2016

Northeast Laboratory Services, Inc. · initiated December 21, 2015

Class II Terminated

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

Product

NEL- GBS Medium (Broth 3 ml Fill 13 x 100 mm Screw Cap Tube Catalog No.: T8000; For the selective enrichment and screening of Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep).

Codes / lots: Al lot codes

Reason for recall

Product marketed without a 510 (k)

FDA-determined cause: No Marketing Application

Action taken

Northeast Laboratory services issued recall letter dated 2/29/16 and advised users to: Immediately examine your inventory for all lots of these products you may have in stock. Please destroy all remaining product in stock. Users requested to fill out the questionnaire immediately and return the questionnaire via email or Fax. Previously Northeast Laboratory Services notified users by letter dated 12/21/15 that the firm has discontinued the products effective January 2016. Alternative products were referenced in the letter for users to transition to replacement product.

Details

Recall number
Z-1314-2016
Initiated
December 21, 2015
Posted by FDA
April 1, 2016
Terminated
April 7, 2016
Product code
JSI – Culture Media, Selective And Differential
Quantity
11720
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Recalling firm
Northeast Laboratory Services, Inc., Winslow, ME

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1313-2016 Class IINEL GBS Medium 20 ml in 100x15mm plate (Standard Petri Dish) Catalog No.: P8000; For the…Product marketed without a 510 (k) 12/21/2015Terminated