Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1524-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Beckman Coulter, Inc. |
| Report date | May 6, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Quantity | 664 panel boxes |
| Location | West Sacramento, CA, United States |
Official product description
MicroScan Pos Combo Panel Type 33 (PC33): Catalog number B1017-211 MicroScan Pos Combo 33 B1017-211 panels are designed for use in determining quantitative and /or qualitative antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of colonies, grown on solid media, of rapidly growing aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram-positive bacteria.
Why the product was recalled
Siemens investigation confirmed that a portion one lot of panel Pos Combo 33 lot was packaged without desiccants. The substrates on a panel packaged without a desiccant may deteriorate over time due to exposure to additional moisture in the panel pouch.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of : CT, GA, NC, OK, NY, SC, KY, TN, CA, WA, OR, NJ, OH, PA, FL, MI, TX, WI, MO and NH.
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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