FDA recall record

Remel Oxoid Legionella Latex Test, DR0800M, containing 50 tests per box recall — FDA Z-1473-2014

A reagent contained within the product may return false negative results.

Class IIclassification
Z-1473-2014official record ID
Apr 30, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1473-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRemel Inc.
Report dateApr 30, 2014
Recall initiation dateMar 17, 2014
Quantity72/50-test boxes
LocationLenexa, KS, United States

Official product description

Oxoid Legionella Latex Test, DR0800M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Group 2-14 Latex Reagent, DR0802. The responsible firm on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hants, England.

Why the product was recalled

A reagent contained within the product may return false negative results.

Distribution information

Distribution was made to CA, FL, IL, MA, ME, NJ, PA, TN, TX, VA, and VT. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.

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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