Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0528-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Remel Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 25, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Quantity | 60/5/50-disc cartridge boxes |
| Location | Lenexa, KS, United States |
Official product description
Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, CTO425B Ciprofloxacin CIP 5 mcg, 50 discs per cartridge, 5 cartridges per box. The firm name on the box label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, UK. Used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test method for in vitro susceptibility testing to assist in the determination of a suitable antibiotic agent for treatment purposes.
Why the product was recalled
Boxes labeled as CIP5 may contain cartridges of AMP5.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution including AL, CA, CO, FL, IA, KS, LA, MA, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA WI, and Puerto Rico.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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