Recall Z-1607-2008

EMD Chemicals Inc · initiated March 27, 2008

Terminated

Product

EMD Chemicals, Harleco Brand Ethanol Standard, 1.0 mg/ml; 1.0 mg Ethanol in 1 ml, 10 ampules; Item number 68991/95; in vitro diagnostic.

Codes / lots: Item number 68991/95; Lot number 7285 Expiration Date: April 30, 2010.

Reason for recall

Incorrect concentration: 2 ampules measuring 2.0 mg/ml were found in a lot of 20 ampules of 1.0 mg/ml Ethanol Standard.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

VWR International and Thermo Fisher Scientific were notified of the recall by e-mail on 3/27/08 and asked to provide end user lists so that recall letters could be sent to each customer. Customers were sent a letter commencing April 3, 2008, by first class mail.

Details

Recall number
Z-1607-2008
Initiated
March 27, 2008
Posted by FDA
September 16, 2008
Terminated
September 22, 2008
Product code
DNN – Calibrators, Ethyl Alcohol
Quantity
99 cases (10 ampules per case)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Recalling firm
EMD Chemicals Inc, Gibbstown, NJ

Official FDA recall record