Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1522-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter, Inc. |
| Report date | May 6, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | May 14, 2014 |
| Quantity | 681 boxes |
| Location | West Sacramento, CA, United States |
Official product description
MicroScan -Neg Breakpoint Combo Panel Type 34; Catalog number B1017-404; Panel MicroScan Neg Breakpoint 34 Neg panels are designed for use in determining quantitative and /or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and /or identification to No.1 the species level of colonies, grown 34 on solid media, of rapidly growing aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram-positive bacteria
Why the product was recalled
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has received complaints regarding panel degradation with a portion of the MicroScan Neg Breakpoint Combo 34 (NBP34) panel lot 2014-05-28.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of: KS, LA, MD, NY, WV,NM, NH, MO, CT, MA, OK, NC. IA, OH. WI, TX, PA, MS and MN and to the countries of : Canada, Kuwait, South Africa and Turkey.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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