Recall Z-1624-2008

Remel Inc · initiated October 23, 2007

Terminated

Product

Remel RapID Inoculation Fluid, Microorganism differentiation and identification device, Packaged in 1-ml tube, Catalog Number: R8325102, 20/pack, Remel, Lenexa, KS 66215

Codes / lots: Lot 518113

Reason for recall

Failure to produce reaction: Use of the product with various RapID Identification systems panels may exhibit poor or no reactions.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

Consignees were notified by an Important Medical Device Customer Advisory Notice on 10/23/07. The letter instructs users to review inventory and discard any affected products. The letter also instructs users to return a product inventory checklist by 11/23/07. For additional information, contact 1-800-447-3641.

Details

Recall number
Z-1624-2008
Initiated
October 23, 2007
Posted by FDA
May 14, 2008
Terminated
July 16, 2008
Product code
LIB – Device, General Purpose, Microbiology, Diagnostic
Quantity
500/1-ml packs
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including USA and countries of Taiwan, Japan, and U.K.
Recalling firm
Remel Inc, Lenexa, KS

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-1625-2008 Remel RapID Inoculation Fluid, Microorganism differentiation and identification device…Failure to produce reaction: Use of the product with various RapID Identification systems panels may exhibit… 10/23/2007Terminated